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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>RFD Illinois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rfd-illinois--4078828</link><description><![CDATA[Your daily rundown of the issues affecting Illinois farmers. RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor are your boots on the ground, keeping you up to date on the news stories, market trends and weather outlooks that could affect your farm. This is the daily early morning broadcast repurposed as a podcast.<br />If you have questions or suggestions for content, please contact radio@ilfb.org.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4078828/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright Illinois Farm Bureau</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg</url><title>RFD Illinois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rfd-illinois--4078828</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Your daily rundown of the issues affecting Illinois farmers. RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor are your boots on the ground, keeping you up to date on the news stories, market trends and weather outlooks that could affect your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your daily rundown of the issues affecting Illinois farmers. RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor are your boots on the ground, keeping you up to date on the news stories, market trends and weather outlooks that could affect your farm. This is the daily early morning broadcast repurposed as a podcast.<br />If you have questions or suggestions for content, please contact radio@ilfb.org.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>RFD Illinois August 11, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-11-2026--73815911</link><description><![CDATA[The partisan divide over the Senate farm bill proved too much to overcome, even for Democratic amendments with bipartisan support. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Genny Six, Morgan County, discusses 4-H memories ahead of the State Fair.<br />Bill Christ, COUNTRY Financial, talks about a career serving agriculture.<br />Corey Ritter, FarmWeek CropWatcher from Macon County, discusses crop conditions from the Strip Till Conference.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73815911</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73815911/rfd_illinois_august_11_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The partisan divide over the Senate farm bill proved too much to overcome, even for Democratic amendments with bipartisan support. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Genny Six, Morgan County, discusses 4-H memories ahead...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The partisan divide over the Senate farm bill proved too much to overcome, even for Democratic amendments with bipartisan support. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Genny Six, Morgan County, discusses 4-H memories ahead of the State Fair.<br />Bill Christ, COUNTRY Financial, talks about a career serving agriculture.<br />Corey Ritter, FarmWeek CropWatcher from Macon County, discusses crop conditions from the Strip Till Conference.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-10-2026--73753654</link><description><![CDATA[Election politics may have made it impossible to advance a senate farm bill last week. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Thad Tharp, Chair of the Beef Quality Showcase program, reports on this year's showcase results.<br />Jeff Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about being inducted into the Strip Till Conference's hall of fame.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73753654</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73753654/rfd_illinois_august_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Election politics may have made it impossible to advance a senate farm bill last week. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Thad Tharp, Chair of the Beef Quality Showcase program, reports on this year's showcase results....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Election politics may have made it impossible to advance a senate farm bill last week. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Thad Tharp, Chair of the Beef Quality Showcase program, reports on this year's showcase results.<br />Jeff Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about being inducted into the Strip Till Conference's hall of fame.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 07, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-07-2026--73611066</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses a failure to move the Farm Bill through markup as SNAP program error rates keep a few key Democratic votes withheld.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye provides further reports on a failed attempt to advance a Senate Farm Bill.<br />State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark previews food vendor preparations for the Illinois State Fair.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73611066</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73611066/rfd_illinois_august_07_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses a failure to move the Farm Bill through markup as SNAP program error rates keep a few key Democratic votes withheld.
RFD Radio Network Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses a failure to move the Farm Bill through markup as SNAP program error rates keep a few key Democratic votes withheld.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye provides further reports on a failed attempt to advance a Senate Farm Bill.<br />State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark previews food vendor preparations for the Illinois State Fair.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-06-2026--73552262</link><description><![CDATA[Ag Democrats were withholding their must-have votes ahead of today’s farm bill markup, unwilling to show their cards perhaps until the last minute. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois farmers Chad &amp; Stacy Schutz talk abotu receiving the Illinois Beef Association Commercial Producer of the Year.<br />Joy Howard and Nathan Wellendorf, second place winners in a agricultural engineers robotics and design competition, talk about how they got started in robotics.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73552262</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73552262/rfd_illinois_august_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag Democrats were withholding their must-have votes ahead of today’s farm bill markup, unwilling to show their cards perhaps until the last minute. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois farmers Chad &amp;amp; Stacy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag Democrats were withholding their must-have votes ahead of today’s farm bill markup, unwilling to show their cards perhaps until the last minute. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois farmers Chad &amp; Stacy Schutz talk abotu receiving the Illinois Beef Association Commercial Producer of the Year.<br />Joy Howard and Nathan Wellendorf, second place winners in a agricultural engineers robotics and design competition, talk about how they got started in robotics.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 05, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-05-2026--73489131</link><description><![CDATA[The senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before it leaves town for a long summer recess. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Nathan Joehl, St. Isadore FFA, talks about working with his parents on Greene Fields Farm.<br />Ben Field, Technical Sales Representative at Precision Planting, talks about an upcoming product release that aims to align every seed of corn exactly right in planting.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue CME Group, discusses an Ag Economy Barometer that's up for the first time in three months.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73489131</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73489131/rfd_illinois_august_05_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before it leaves town for a long summer recess. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Nathan Joehl, St. Isadore FFA, talks about working...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before it leaves town for a long summer recess. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Nathan Joehl, St. Isadore FFA, talks about working with his parents on Greene Fields Farm.<br />Ben Field, Technical Sales Representative at Precision Planting, talks about an upcoming product release that aims to align every seed of corn exactly right in planting.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue CME Group, discusses an Ag Economy Barometer that's up for the first time in three months.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 04, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-04-2026--73434177</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />A preview of the latest Taking Stalk podcast, a conversation with Edgar County farmer Tara Duzan Barrett.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about the impact of crop ratings.<br />Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss the after effects of steady showers throughout the weekend and the unexpected movements on Monday.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73434177</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73434177/rfd_illinois_august_04_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
A preview of the latest Taking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />A preview of the latest Taking Stalk podcast, a conversation with Edgar County farmer Tara Duzan Barrett.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about the impact of crop ratings.<br />Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss the after effects of steady showers throughout the weekend and the unexpected movements on Monday.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-03-2026--73381361</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman late Friday announced a last-minute farm bill markup just before the senate’s long summer recess. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has details.<br />Dereke Dunkirk, President of the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks about the organization's involvement in the Illinois State Fair.<br />Madison Wozniak, Technical Service Rep at FMC, discusses Southern Rust and other disease pressure on the year's crop.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73381361</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73381361/rfd_illinois_august_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman late Friday announced a last-minute farm bill markup just before the senate’s long summer recess. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has details.
Dereke Dunkirk, President of the Illinois Livestock...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman late Friday announced a last-minute farm bill markup just before the senate’s long summer recess. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has details.<br />Dereke Dunkirk, President of the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks about the organization's involvement in the Illinois State Fair.<br />Madison Wozniak, Technical Service Rep at FMC, discusses Southern Rust and other disease pressure on the year's crop.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 31, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-31-2026--73279847</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp; Commodities, takes  a look at what's happening in D.C. and breaks down the massive reconciliation package.<br />Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gilman.<br />WMAY Springfield Affiliate Steve Bridge reports on state legislation requiring cell phone and device bans in schools.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73279847</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73279847/rfd_illinois_july_31_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities, takes  a look at what's happening in D.C. and breaks down the massive reconciliation package.
Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp; Commodities, takes  a look at what's happening in D.C. and breaks down the massive reconciliation package.<br />Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gilman.<br />WMAY Springfield Affiliate Steve Bridge reports on state legislation requiring cell phone and device bans in schools.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 30, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-30-2026--73256452</link><description><![CDATA[Year-round E15 still faces a steep road as the midterm elections near. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Effingham County Fair Board member, Daryl Gressel, talks about why he believes their fair is the best in the state.<br />Big drops in grain and soybean futures happen for the second time in a week, Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, talks about what that means.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73256452</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73256452/rfd_illinois_july_30_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Year-round E15 still faces a steep road as the midterm elections near. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Effingham County Fair Board member, Daryl Gressel, talks about why he believes their fair is the best in the state....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Year-round E15 still faces a steep road as the midterm elections near. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Effingham County Fair Board member, Daryl Gressel, talks about why he believes their fair is the best in the state.<br />Big drops in grain and soybean futures happen for the second time in a week, Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, talks about what that means.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 29, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-29-2026--73232804</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson looks ahead to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.<br />Marlon Eilts, Country Financial Respresentative from Pontiac, discusses the range of operations he works with from his office.<br />RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye covers a possible Farm Bill markup from the Senate Ag Committee.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73232804</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73232804/rfd_illinois_july_29_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson looks ahead to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Marlon Eilts, Country Financial Respresentative from Pontiac, discusses the range of operations he works with from his office.
RFD Radio Network's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson looks ahead to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.<br />Marlon Eilts, Country Financial Respresentative from Pontiac, discusses the range of operations he works with from his office.<br />RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye covers a possible Farm Bill markup from the Senate Ag Committee.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 28, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-28-2026--73212517</link><description><![CDATA[Farm production costs were mixed last year, but not in 2026. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Doug Uphoff reports from Shelby County.<br />Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello previews state fairs just around the corner.<br />Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau, is ready for Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses a "bloody Monday" for grain and cattle futures.<br />Lance Ruppert, Market Development and Proprietary Portfolios at Growmark, talks about new launches.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73212517</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73212517/rfd_illinois_july_28_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farm production costs were mixed last year, but not in 2026. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
FarmWeek CropWatcher Doug Uphoff reports from Shelby County.
Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello previews state...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farm production costs were mixed last year, but not in 2026. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Doug Uphoff reports from Shelby County.<br />Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello previews state fairs just around the corner.<br />Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau, is ready for Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses a "bloody Monday" for grain and cattle futures.<br />Lance Ruppert, Market Development and Proprietary Portfolios at Growmark, talks about new launches.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-27-2026--73191156</link><description><![CDATA[US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer came under fire on tariffs, USMCA and ag trade during a recent Senate Finance hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Mark Litteken, president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, discusses the IFB President’s Conference and county activities.<br />Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship talks Cover Crop Coupons for Illinois Corn Growers.<br />Henry County's Kate Huffman discusses Farm Safety, as chair of the county farm bureau's safety committee.<br />David Kohli, Ford &amp; Young Futures, talks market lows and highs from last week.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73191156</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73191156/rfd_illinois_july_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer came under fire on tariffs, USMCA and ag trade during a recent Senate Finance hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Mark Litteken, president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer came under fire on tariffs, USMCA and ag trade during a recent Senate Finance hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Mark Litteken, president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, discusses the IFB President’s Conference and county activities.<br />Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship talks Cover Crop Coupons for Illinois Corn Growers.<br />Henry County's Kate Huffman discusses Farm Safety, as chair of the county farm bureau's safety committee.<br />David Kohli, Ford &amp; Young Futures, talks market lows and highs from last week.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 24, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-24-2026--73143624</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow Executive Director Gov't Affairs &amp; Commodities talks about the latest from D.C. including the House passed reconciliation bill<br />Mark Litteken Clinton County Farm Bureau President celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Clinton County Fair <br />Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gillman<br />Steve Bridge State House Report on House ethics issues<br />Profit Watch Energy- anyhydrous less than 1000 for the first time in 17 weeks ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73143624</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73143624/rfd_illinois_july_24_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow Executive Director Gov't Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities talks about the latest from D.C. including the House passed reconciliation bill
Mark Litteken Clinton County Farm Bureau President celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Clinton County Fair ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow Executive Director Gov't Affairs &amp; Commodities talks about the latest from D.C. including the House passed reconciliation bill<br />Mark Litteken Clinton County Farm Bureau President celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Clinton County Fair <br />Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gillman<br />Steve Bridge State House Report on House ethics issues<br />Profit Watch Energy- anyhydrous less than 1000 for the first time in 17 weeks ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-23-2026--73123177</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports-Republicans will continue to lack a majority on the Senate Ag Committee likely into September, further delyaing action on a farm bill and other GOP efforts.<br /><br />Rebecca Clark Illinois State Fair Manager previews the Illinois State Fair<br /><br />Jesus Ortega USDA Rural Development State Director talks funding that is paving the way for a downstate infrastructure progject<br /><br />Matt Westgerdes, ISPFMRA, on land management survery; 7 to 10 recent homeowners thought rates would've dropped by now, buyers with ARMs owe twice what they would on a fixed  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73123177</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73123177/rfd_illinois_july_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye Reports-Republicans will continue to lack a majority on the Senate Ag Committee likely into September, further delyaing action on a farm bill and other GOP efforts.

Rebecca Clark Illinois State Fair Manager previews the Illinois State Fair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports-Republicans will continue to lack a majority on the Senate Ag Committee likely into September, further delyaing action on a farm bill and other GOP efforts.<br /><br />Rebecca Clark Illinois State Fair Manager previews the Illinois State Fair<br /><br />Jesus Ortega USDA Rural Development State Director talks funding that is paving the way for a downstate infrastructure progject<br /><br />Matt Westgerdes, ISPFMRA, on land management survery; 7 to 10 recent homeowners thought rates would've dropped by now, buyers with ARMs owe twice what they would on a fixed  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 22, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-22-2026--73105398</link><description><![CDATA[John Baranick-DTN Ag Meteorologist talks Illinois temperature swings to finish July &amp; August<br /><br />John Heiser-Faciliting Coordination in Ag Education-advises those in the ag industry who want to teach may want to explore an education license with stipulations <br /><br />ELS Conference is July 29 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield<br /><br />Angie Setzer-Consus Ag Marketing advising farmers to sell the rally<br /><br />Senator Chuck Grassley- says he's worried about E-15-from Matt Kaye in D.C.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73105398</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73105398/rfd_illinois_july_22_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John Baranick-DTN Ag Meteorologist talks Illinois temperature swings to finish July &amp;amp; August

John Heiser-Faciliting Coordination in Ag Education-advises those in the ag industry who want to teach may want to explore an education license with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Baranick-DTN Ag Meteorologist talks Illinois temperature swings to finish July &amp; August<br /><br />John Heiser-Faciliting Coordination in Ag Education-advises those in the ag industry who want to teach may want to explore an education license with stipulations <br /><br />ELS Conference is July 29 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield<br /><br />Angie Setzer-Consus Ag Marketing advising farmers to sell the rally<br /><br />Senator Chuck Grassley- says he's worried about E-15-from Matt Kaye in D.C.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 21, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-21-2026--73084500</link><description><![CDATA[-Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent-The timeline for Senate Ag to mark up a farm bill before the summer break is fading with still no sign of a mark-up date. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairman John Boozman, &amp; Senator Chuck Grassley<br />-FarmWeek CropWatcher Gary Steward reports from Stark County<br />-County Fair preview for the week<br />-Weekly USDA crop numbers<br />-Dennis Michelsen WITY rain chances and air quality<br />-Curt Strubhar Advanced Trading on soybean optimism]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73084500</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73084500/rfd_illinois_july_21_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>-Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent-The timeline for Senate Ag to mark up a farm bill before the summer break is fading with still no sign of a mark-up date. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairman John Boozman, &amp;amp; Senator Chuck Grassley
-FarmWeek...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[-Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent-The timeline for Senate Ag to mark up a farm bill before the summer break is fading with still no sign of a mark-up date. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairman John Boozman, &amp; Senator Chuck Grassley<br />-FarmWeek CropWatcher Gary Steward reports from Stark County<br />-County Fair preview for the week<br />-Weekly USDA crop numbers<br />-Dennis Michelsen WITY rain chances and air quality<br />-Curt Strubhar Advanced Trading on soybean optimism]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-20-2026--73066834</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the latest from D.C. on the budget farmwork and follow-on bill for Iran war and US farm aid. Kaye talks with House Budget Committee Chair Jody Arrington and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<br />Cliff Schuette Clinton County Farmer, President of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, talks about the success of the Heart of America Grazing Conference and recognizes Ed Ballard for organizing the first conference in 2002.<br />Brian Henrichs Clinton County Dairy Farmer from the 2026 Illinois Milk Producers Dairy Tech Tour<br />Darren Frye Water Street Solutions talks market optimism  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73066834</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73066834/rfd_illinois_july_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the latest from D.C. on the budget farmwork and follow-on bill for Iran war and US farm aid. Kaye talks with House Budget Committee Chair Jody Arrington and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Cliff...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the latest from D.C. on the budget farmwork and follow-on bill for Iran war and US farm aid. Kaye talks with House Budget Committee Chair Jody Arrington and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<br />Cliff Schuette Clinton County Farmer, President of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, talks about the success of the Heart of America Grazing Conference and recognizes Ed Ballard for organizing the first conference in 2002.<br />Brian Henrichs Clinton County Dairy Farmer from the 2026 Illinois Milk Producers Dairy Tech Tour<br />Darren Frye Water Street Solutions talks market optimism  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 17, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-17-2026--73025615</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, catches up on everything Washington, DC.<br />Shalene Reeves, MidCo Commodities, joins the program to discuss unrest in the Black Sea region and associated changes in wheat markets.<br />John Heiser, District 1 Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE), talks about filling openings for ag teachers as a new school year draws nearer.<br />RFD Radio Network Summer Intern Johnna Fulcher reports from the first of a series of Farm Talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73025615</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73025615/rfd_illinois_july_17_2026.mp3" length="22044151" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, catches up on everything Washington, DC.
Shalene Reeves, MidCo Commodities, joins the program to discuss unrest in the Black Sea region and associated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, catches up on everything Washington, DC.<br />Shalene Reeves, MidCo Commodities, joins the program to discuss unrest in the Black Sea region and associated changes in wheat markets.<br />John Heiser, District 1 Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE), talks about filling openings for ag teachers as a new school year draws nearer.<br />RFD Radio Network Summer Intern Johnna Fulcher reports from the first of a series of Farm Talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-16-2026--73012980</link><description><![CDATA[The Senate Finance Committee advanced to the full senate for confirmation 5 of the president’s nominees to the US International Trade Commission key in handling fertilizer tariffs. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine recaps work from the Resolutions Committee with RFD Radio's Collin Schopp and FarmWeek's Tammie Sloup.<br />Rich Nelson, Allendale Inc., covers a market day where the Russia/Ukraine conflict impacts prices.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73012980</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73012980/rfd_illinois_july_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Senate Finance Committee advanced to the full senate for confirmation 5 of the president’s nominees to the US International Trade Commission key in handling fertilizer tariffs. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Senate Finance Committee advanced to the full senate for confirmation 5 of the president’s nominees to the US International Trade Commission key in handling fertilizer tariffs. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine recaps work from the Resolutions Committee with RFD Radio's Collin Schopp and FarmWeek's Tammie Sloup.<br />Rich Nelson, Allendale Inc., covers a market day where the Russia/Ukraine conflict impacts prices.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 15, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-15-2026--72988560</link><description><![CDATA[Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson previews this week's meeting of the resolutions committee.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Stephanie Liefer checks in from Randolph County.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant with Country Financial's Advanced Markets teams, breaks down a snapshot of the year so far, as well as discussing the potential for futher interest rate hikes.<br />Laura Hastert, White Fence Farm, discusses being an iconic Illinois dining destination along the original historic Route 66, home of their proclaimed best chicken.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72988560</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72988560/rfd_illinois_july_15_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois Farm Bureau...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson previews this week's meeting of the resolutions committee.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Stephanie Liefer checks in from Randolph County.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant with Country Financial's Advanced Markets teams, breaks down a snapshot of the year so far, as well as discussing the potential for futher interest rate hikes.<br />Laura Hastert, White Fence Farm, discusses being an iconic Illinois dining destination along the original historic Route 66, home of their proclaimed best chicken.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 14, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-14-2026--72965722</link><description><![CDATA[Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical absence complicates the legislative path to passing year-round E15 legislation. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Hear from fifth generation farmers running an independent grocery store and online food hub in Benson, Illinois in a clip from this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast.<br />USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey checks in from DC to take a look at the week's forecast here in Illinois and talk extreme heat in the Northern United States.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72965722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72965722/rfd_illinois_july_14_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical absence complicates the legislative path to passing year-round E15 legislation. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Hear from fifth generation farmers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical absence complicates the legislative path to passing year-round E15 legislation. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Hear from fifth generation farmers running an independent grocery store and online food hub in Benson, Illinois in a clip from this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast.<br />USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey checks in from DC to take a look at the week's forecast here in Illinois and talk extreme heat in the Northern United States.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-13-2026--72948557</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson reports back from the America Farm Bureau Federation's Council of Presidents meeting in Washington.<br />Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodities Analytics and Consulting, takes a look at dropping supplies and strong demand for a market day and a WASDE report that turned out friendlier than expected.<br />Cyle Dickens, Meteorologist at KWQC in the Quad Cities, discusses what could be the strongest El Nino in years.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72948557</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72948557/rfd_illinois_july_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson reports back from the America Farm Bureau Federation's Council of Presidents meeting in Washington.
Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodities Analytics and Consulting, takes a look at dropping supplies and strong...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson reports back from the America Farm Bureau Federation's Council of Presidents meeting in Washington.<br />Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodities Analytics and Consulting, takes a look at dropping supplies and strong demand for a market day and a WASDE report that turned out friendlier than expected.<br />Cyle Dickens, Meteorologist at KWQC in the Quad Cities, discusses what could be the strongest El Nino in years.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-10-2026--72912627</link><description><![CDATA[A long-time Ag senator predicts a new farm bill won’t happen until after the November midterm elections. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Shelby County farmer Curt Rinker talks about grazing lessons and his farm tour next week.<br />Caleb Miller, Associate Product Manager of Ammonia and Ammonia Sulfate Specialty Products, talks about the way the year has gone for ammonia and what the difference has been in costs as the year has progressed.<br />Details on new artificial intelligence regulation signed into law this week in Springfield from affiliate WMAY reporter Steve Bridge.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912627</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72912627/rfd_illinois_july_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A long-time Ag senator predicts a new farm bill won’t happen until after the November midterm elections. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Shelby County farmer Curt Rinker talks about grazing lessons and his farm tour next...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A long-time Ag senator predicts a new farm bill won’t happen until after the November midterm elections. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Shelby County farmer Curt Rinker talks about grazing lessons and his farm tour next week.<br />Caleb Miller, Associate Product Manager of Ammonia and Ammonia Sulfate Specialty Products, talks about the way the year has gone for ammonia and what the difference has been in costs as the year has progressed.<br />Details on new artificial intelligence regulation signed into law this week in Springfield from affiliate WMAY reporter Steve Bridge.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-09-2026--72886551</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders.<br />Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study examining the contribution of corn growers to the US economy.<br />Bella Evans, last year's Morgan County Fair Queen, discusses the duties of the role.<br />Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72886551</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72886551/rfd_illinois_july_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders.
Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders.<br />Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study examining the contribution of corn growers to the US economy.<br />Bella Evans, last year's Morgan County Fair Queen, discusses the duties of the role.<br />Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 08, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-08-2026--72867272</link><description><![CDATA[USDA crop acreage reporting is finally entering the modern era, starting with a new pilot for spring planted crops. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Stephanie Porter discusses a cancer diagnosis &amp; Dr. Singh, City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, has advice for farmers for screening and monitoring skin in clips from the Taking Stalk podcast.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the data in a new monthly Ag Economy survey.<br />Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing, joins the program to discuss weather impacts on the market and how the corn crop is coming along before diving further into market movement.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72867272</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72867272/rfd_illinois_july_08_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA crop acreage reporting is finally entering the modern era, starting with a new pilot for spring planted crops. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Stephanie Porter discusses a cancer diagnosis &amp;amp; Dr. Singh, City of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA crop acreage reporting is finally entering the modern era, starting with a new pilot for spring planted crops. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Stephanie Porter discusses a cancer diagnosis &amp; Dr. Singh, City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, has advice for farmers for screening and monitoring skin in clips from the Taking Stalk podcast.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the data in a new monthly Ag Economy survey.<br />Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing, joins the program to discuss weather impacts on the market and how the corn crop is coming along before diving further into market movement.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 07, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-07-2026--72852200</link><description><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director for teh  USDA FSA, talks about the process for disaster declaration process and the resources available to those in impacted counties.<br />Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss an up start for soybeans and grain markets, possibly due to a combination of "many strings coming together."<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72852200</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72852200/rfd_illinois_july_07_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Graff, State Executive Director for teh  USDA FSA, talks about the process for disaster declaration process and the resources available to those in impacted counties.
Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss an up start for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director for teh  USDA FSA, talks about the process for disaster declaration process and the resources available to those in impacted counties.<br />Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss an up start for soybeans and grain markets, possibly due to a combination of "many strings coming together."<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-06-2026--72837671</link><description><![CDATA[Logan Karcher, Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, previews the Heart of America Grazing Conference coming up in mid-July.<br />Aaron Maher, Grain Merchandiser at River Valley CoOp, talks about his role on the Peoria County Farm Bureau board and takes a look at the markets.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72837671</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72837671/rfd_illinois_july_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Logan Karcher, Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, previews the Heart of America Grazing Conference coming up in mid-July.
Aaron Maher, Grain Merchandiser at River Valley CoOp, talks about his role on the Peoria County Farm Bureau board and takes a look...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Logan Karcher, Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, previews the Heart of America Grazing Conference coming up in mid-July.<br />Aaron Maher, Grain Merchandiser at River Valley CoOp, talks about his role on the Peoria County Farm Bureau board and takes a look at the markets.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-03-2026--72803149</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72803149</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72803149/rfd_illinois_july_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 02, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-02-2026--72788590</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp; Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses news updates on the USMCA and the Farm Bill.<br />Dr. Connor Sible, it's the third Breaking Down Biologicals with the Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Champaign.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, discusses the impact of a consistent back and forth on trade for the markets and a report in the rearview mirror.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72788590</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72788590/rfd_illinois_july_02_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses news updates on the USMCA and the Farm Bill.
Dr. Connor Sible, it's the third Breaking Down Biologicals with the Research Assistant...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs &amp; Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses news updates on the USMCA and the Farm Bill.<br />Dr. Connor Sible, it's the third Breaking Down Biologicals with the Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Champaign.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, discusses the impact of a consistent back and forth on trade for the markets and a report in the rearview mirror.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 01, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-01-2026--72769425</link><description><![CDATA[President Trump has granted another big ask of farmers—suspending countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Art Bunting, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses the importance of USMCA.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello-Ribbon Cutting for largest soybean crush facility in the country last week in Gilman, Illinois.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, joins host DeLoss Jahnke in studio to discuss crop report day, highlighting a report that wasn't surprising to those following the numbers.<br />From BASF's In-Field Innovation Tour, Mike Probst, technical service representative, presents on fungicide application.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72769425</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72769425/rfd_illinois_july_01_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Trump has granted another big ask of farmers—suspending countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Art Bunting, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump has granted another big ask of farmers—suspending countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Art Bunting, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses the importance of USMCA.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello-Ribbon Cutting for largest soybean crush facility in the country last week in Gilman, Illinois.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, joins host DeLoss Jahnke in studio to discuss crop report day, highlighting a report that wasn't surprising to those following the numbers.<br />From BASF's In-Field Innovation Tour, Mike Probst, technical service representative, presents on fungicide application.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 30, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-30-2026--72755852</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says most of the farm bill is already law, enacted in tax legislation last year, with what’s left being policy in his farm bill draft. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Ron Moore, Warren County FarmWeek Crop Watcher, joins the program to take a look at the fields.<br />Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing, part of the FS system, joins the program to discuss the market impacts of extreme heat, the possible impact of an upcoming USDA report and whether it's a good time to change direction.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72755852</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72755852/rfd_illinois_june_30_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says most of the farm bill is already law, enacted in tax legislation last year, with what’s left being policy in his farm bill draft. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Ron Moore, Warren County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says most of the farm bill is already law, enacted in tax legislation last year, with what’s left being policy in his farm bill draft. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Ron Moore, Warren County FarmWeek Crop Watcher, joins the program to take a look at the fields.<br />Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing, part of the FS system, joins the program to discuss the market impacts of extreme heat, the possible impact of an upcoming USDA report and whether it's a good time to change direction.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 29, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-29-2026--72738323</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses the state's growing number of tornadoes and the impact on agriculture.<br />Illinois Pork Producers President Katie Brown takes a trip to Washington to discuss concerns with legislators on issues like Prop 12.<br />Tom Eickman's Processing Company in Seward talks burgers ahead of the July 4th holiday.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72738323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72738323/rfd_illinois_june_29_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses the state's growing number of tornadoes and the impact on agriculture.
Illinois Pork Producers President Katie Brown takes a trip to Washington to discuss concerns with legislators on issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses the state's growing number of tornadoes and the impact on agriculture.<br />Illinois Pork Producers President Katie Brown takes a trip to Washington to discuss concerns with legislators on issues like Prop 12.<br />Tom Eickman's Processing Company in Seward talks burgers ahead of the July 4th holiday.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 26, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-26-2026--72700968</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, covers an eventful week in Washington, including Farm Bill text and a possible path forward for year-round E15 from the president's desk.<br />Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses a supplemental aid package from the White House released late Wednesday and an unexpected inclusion of year round E15 sales.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72700968</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72700968/rfd_illinois_june_26_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, covers an eventful week in Washington, including Farm Bill text and a possible path forward for year-round E15 from the president's desk.
Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, covers an eventful week in Washington, including Farm Bill text and a possible path forward for year-round E15 from the president's desk.<br />Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses a supplemental aid package from the White House released late Wednesday and an unexpected inclusion of year round E15 sales.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 25, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-25-2026--72686750</link><description><![CDATA[United States President Donald Trump, in a major breakthrough for agriculture, has included year-round E15 and billions in new farm aid in his Iran war supplemental request to Congress. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Drew Mickey of Taylorville follows his political interest to Washington as the Industry Affairs Intern at the American Farm Bureau.<b></b><br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service Meteorologist in Lincoln, reviews a month of severe storms and tornadoes across the state.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72686750</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72686750/rfd_illinois_june_25_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>United States President Donald Trump, in a major breakthrough for agriculture, has included year-round E15 and billions in new farm aid in his Iran war supplemental request to Congress. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[United States President Donald Trump, in a major breakthrough for agriculture, has included year-round E15 and billions in new farm aid in his Iran war supplemental request to Congress. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Drew Mickey of Taylorville follows his political interest to Washington as the Industry Affairs Intern at the American Farm Bureau.<b></b><br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service Meteorologist in Lincoln, reviews a month of severe storms and tornadoes across the state.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 24, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-24-2026--72668802</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet on the bill. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, talks about the upcoming Illinois Forage Institute.<br />Brian Splitt, cofounder of AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss the day's price action, with corn and soybeans slightly down, in a "tempered" market.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72668802</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72668802/rfd_illinois_june_24_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet on the bill. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet on the bill. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, talks about the upcoming Illinois Forage Institute.<br />Brian Splitt, cofounder of AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss the day's price action, with corn and soybeans slightly down, in a "tempered" market.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-23-2026--72648591</link><description><![CDATA[Tariffs may not be popular, but foreign trade barriers to farm and other goods have the administration and some on Capitol Hill defending them. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek Cropwatcher Dave Mool, McLean County, provides an update on how the fields are looking with RFD Radio Network's Collin Schopp.<br />Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, on virtual fencing and technology in grazing.<br />Chris Yates, Meteorologist at WMBD, recaps the severe weather month the state has had.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72648591</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72648591/rfd_illinois_june_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tariffs may not be popular, but foreign trade barriers to farm and other goods have the administration and some on Capitol Hill defending them. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
FarmWeek Cropwatcher Dave Mool, McLean...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tariffs may not be popular, but foreign trade barriers to farm and other goods have the administration and some on Capitol Hill defending them. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek Cropwatcher Dave Mool, McLean County, provides an update on how the fields are looking with RFD Radio Network's Collin Schopp.<br />Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, on virtual fencing and technology in grazing.<br />Chris Yates, Meteorologist at WMBD, recaps the severe weather month the state has had.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 22, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-22-2026--72630976</link><description><![CDATA[It’s an issue that keeps coming up including at a recent Senate Ag hearing—the disconnect between tariffs to open markets and continued ad hoc farm assistance. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Matt McClelland, CEO at Prairie Farms, talks with FarmWeek's Rhiannon Branch about Red, White and Boom products, celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States and the Folds of Honor program.<br />Actively Engaged Student of the Month Honorees Avery Watson and Max Main, as well as Living Lands and Waters CEO Chad Pregracke, IFB President Philip Nelson and IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, talks about last week's Actively Engaged Student banquet.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72630976</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72630976/rfd_illinois_june_22_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s an issue that keeps coming up including at a recent Senate Ag hearing—the disconnect between tariffs to open markets and continued ad hoc farm assistance. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Matt McClelland, CEO at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s an issue that keeps coming up including at a recent Senate Ag hearing—the disconnect between tariffs to open markets and continued ad hoc farm assistance. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Matt McClelland, CEO at Prairie Farms, talks with FarmWeek's Rhiannon Branch about Red, White and Boom products, celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States and the Folds of Honor program.<br />Actively Engaged Student of the Month Honorees Avery Watson and Max Main, as well as Living Lands and Waters CEO Chad Pregracke, IFB President Philip Nelson and IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, talks about last week's Actively Engaged Student banquet.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 19, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-19-2026--72598028</link><description><![CDATA[Derek Martin, farmer, talks about crop damage in Logan County after violent storms this week.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow highlights legislation out of Springfield this week.<br />Brian Bretsch, Ameren, discusses help from all around the country in the effort to return power to parts of Illinois hammered by the week's storms.<br />Dan Pannier, Propane Operations Manager at Growmark, discusses the impacts of "off the charts" exports, builds and inventories.<br />More warning signs pile up that year-round E15 legislation is in trouble. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72598028</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72598028/rfd_illinois_june_19_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Derek Martin, farmer, talks about crop damage in Logan County after violent storms this week.
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow highlights legislation out of Springfield this week.
Brian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derek Martin, farmer, talks about crop damage in Logan County after violent storms this week.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow highlights legislation out of Springfield this week.<br />Brian Bretsch, Ameren, discusses help from all around the country in the effort to return power to parts of Illinois hammered by the week's storms.<br />Dan Pannier, Propane Operations Manager at Growmark, discusses the impacts of "off the charts" exports, builds and inventories.<br />More warning signs pile up that year-round E15 legislation is in trouble. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 18, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-18-2026--72577204</link><description><![CDATA[John Howell, Chairman of the Wheat Development Group, provides a harvest update and yield report.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson provides a mid-year update on meeting with commodity groups and organizational change, while previewing Summer Farm Talks.<br />Ryan Held, Mason County Farm Bureau Manager, and Courtney Sandage, organizing committee, preview the county's upcoming Farm Tour.<br />Dr. Steven Johnson, retired Extension Farm Management Field Specialist at Iowa University, has a broad discussion on planting season, markets and the upcoming growing season during a regular summer visit to Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto, Freese Notis, has your early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72577204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72577204/rfd_illinois_june_18_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John Howell, Chairman of the Wheat Development Group, provides a harvest update and yield report.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson provides a mid-year update on meeting with commodity groups and organizational change, while previewing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Howell, Chairman of the Wheat Development Group, provides a harvest update and yield report.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson provides a mid-year update on meeting with commodity groups and organizational change, while previewing Summer Farm Talks.<br />Ryan Held, Mason County Farm Bureau Manager, and Courtney Sandage, organizing committee, preview the county's upcoming Farm Tour.<br />Dr. Steven Johnson, retired Extension Farm Management Field Specialist at Iowa University, has a broad discussion on planting season, markets and the upcoming growing season during a regular summer visit to Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto, Freese Notis, has your early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 17, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-17-2026--72561722</link><description><![CDATA[The wheat harvest is moving along in Southern Illinois, though Kyle Braase, Madison County, says rain has made it a challenge.<br />Chris Reynolds, Midwest Regional Director with American Farmland Trust, talks about the organization's Batch and Grow program.<br />John Baranick, DTN Ag Meteorologist, previews severe weather.<br />Matt Montgomery, Agronomy Education lead at Beck's Hybrids, covers agronomy concerns at top of mind for farmers as planting season draws to a close.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72561722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72561722/rfd_illinois_june_17_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The wheat harvest is moving along in Southern Illinois, though Kyle Braase, Madison County, says rain has made it a challenge.
Chris Reynolds, Midwest Regional Director with American Farmland Trust, talks about the organization's Batch and Grow...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The wheat harvest is moving along in Southern Illinois, though Kyle Braase, Madison County, says rain has made it a challenge.<br />Chris Reynolds, Midwest Regional Director with American Farmland Trust, talks about the organization's Batch and Grow program.<br />John Baranick, DTN Ag Meteorologist, previews severe weather.<br />Matt Montgomery, Agronomy Education lead at Beck's Hybrids, covers agronomy concerns at top of mind for farmers as planting season draws to a close.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-16-2026--72547929</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson covers farm, state and federal issues as he reviews a busy spring session in Springfield.<br />Jasper County FarmWeek Crop Watcher Lee Elliott gives an update on how crops are looking in southern Illinois as farmers brace for another round of severe weather.<br />WCIA Meteorologist Kevin Lighty takes a closer look at incoming storms.<br />Meteorologist at Freese Notis, Paul Otto has an early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72547929</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72547929/rfd_illinois_june_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson covers farm, state and federal issues as he reviews a busy spring session in Springfield.
Jasper County FarmWeek Crop Watcher Lee Elliott gives an update on how crops are looking in southern Illinois as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson covers farm, state and federal issues as he reviews a busy spring session in Springfield.<br />Jasper County FarmWeek Crop Watcher Lee Elliott gives an update on how crops are looking in southern Illinois as farmers brace for another round of severe weather.<br />WCIA Meteorologist Kevin Lighty takes a closer look at incoming storms.<br />Meteorologist at Freese Notis, Paul Otto has an early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 15, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-15-2026--72533059</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins admits the farm economy is in rough shape but pushed back at last week’s Senate Ag hearing on the extent of farm bankruptcies. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers, discusses dairy advocates' trip to to D.C. for an update on the Farm Bill and the USMCA.<br />Jim Rasor, former television meteorologist, talks hits, misses, haves and have nots when it comes to summer precipitation.<br />Avery Plote, Illini Pullers, explains competitive tractor pulling and what it took his team to succeed in a national championship.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the week's weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72533059</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72533059/rfd_illinois_june_15_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins admits the farm economy is in rough shape but pushed back at last week’s Senate Ag hearing on the extent of farm bankruptcies. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Alan Bjerga, National Milk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins admits the farm economy is in rough shape but pushed back at last week’s Senate Ag hearing on the extent of farm bankruptcies. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers, discusses dairy advocates' trip to to D.C. for an update on the Farm Bill and the USMCA.<br />Jim Rasor, former television meteorologist, talks hits, misses, haves and have nots when it comes to summer precipitation.<br />Avery Plote, Illini Pullers, explains competitive tractor pulling and what it took his team to succeed in a national championship.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the week's weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 12, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-12-2026--72496991</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what comes next after Illinois' general assembly concludes.<br />Bryer Nelson, Canton FFA, talks about becoming the state's president-elect at this year's Illinois FFA Convention.<br />Haven Cash, Clay County, talks about being elected the Illinois FFA state reporter.<br />Levi German, Nokomis FFA, discusses becoming Illinois FFA state sentinel as the state series for high school baseball happens concurrently.<br />Freese-Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72496991</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72496991/rfd_illinois_june_12_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what comes next after Illinois' general assembly concludes.
Bryer Nelson, Canton FFA, talks about becoming the state's president-elect at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what comes next after Illinois' general assembly concludes.<br />Bryer Nelson, Canton FFA, talks about becoming the state's president-elect at this year's Illinois FFA Convention.<br />Haven Cash, Clay County, talks about being elected the Illinois FFA state reporter.<br />Levi German, Nokomis FFA, discusses becoming Illinois FFA state sentinel as the state series for high school baseball happens concurrently.<br />Freese-Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 11, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-11-2026--72477024</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bill Carlberg talks about the history of his dairy farm and managing a farming operation as a family.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto, Freese-Notis, discusses a string of expected severe weather in Illinois, as well as provides an early morning forecast.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advanced Markets team, joins the program to discuss financial security and swings in the indices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72477024</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72477024/rfd_illinois_june_11_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Bill Carlberg talks about the history of his dairy farm and managing a farming operation as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bill Carlberg talks about the history of his dairy farm and managing a farming operation as a family.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto, Freese-Notis, discusses a string of expected severe weather in Illinois, as well as provides an early morning forecast.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advanced Markets team, joins the program to discuss financial security and swings in the indices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-10-2026--72457015</link><description><![CDATA[The growing number of New World Screwworm cases in Texas is raising concerns in Congress as Canada temporarily restricts livestock from the state. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tick awareness from Dr. Teresa Steckler, University of Illinois Extension Educator.<br />Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks rain and markets<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72457015</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72457015/rfd_illinois_june_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The growing number of New World Screwworm cases in Texas is raising concerns in Congress as Canada temporarily restricts livestock from the state. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Tick awareness from Dr. Teresa Steckler,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The growing number of New World Screwworm cases in Texas is raising concerns in Congress as Canada temporarily restricts livestock from the state. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tick awareness from Dr. Teresa Steckler, University of Illinois Extension Educator.<br />Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks rain and markets<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-09-2026--72435117</link><description><![CDATA[House Republican Rick Crawford sought support from USDA Secretary Rollins for a push to speed up ARC and PLC payments, sometimes delayed by more than a year. RFD Radio Network Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Joel Barickman, Livingston County, gives an update as planting season draws to a close.<br />Fulton Country Farm Bureau and the Canton Chamber of Commerce come together for the first annual "Roots and Relationships" event.<br />Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program to discuss his own planting season and selling in the current markets.<br />Joyce Mason, Assistant Vice President of Real Estate and Consumer Lending at IAA Credit Union, joins the program to talk about National Homeowner Month.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72435117</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72435117/rfd_illinois_june_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>House Republican Rick Crawford sought support from USDA Secretary Rollins for a push to speed up ARC and PLC payments, sometimes delayed by more than a year. RFD Radio Network Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
FarmWeek CropWatcher Joel Barickman,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[House Republican Rick Crawford sought support from USDA Secretary Rollins for a push to speed up ARC and PLC payments, sometimes delayed by more than a year. RFD Radio Network Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Joel Barickman, Livingston County, gives an update as planting season draws to a close.<br />Fulton Country Farm Bureau and the Canton Chamber of Commerce come together for the first annual "Roots and Relationships" event.<br />Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program to discuss his own planting season and selling in the current markets.<br />Joyce Mason, Assistant Vice President of Real Estate and Consumer Lending at IAA Credit Union, joins the program to talk about National Homeowner Month.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 08, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-08-2026--72416376</link><description><![CDATA[Bill Graff State, Executive Director of the Illinois FSA &amp; Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist, talk acreage reporting and base acre update opportunities.<br />JR Early, Macoupin County native and district leader for Country Financial, talks about the naming rights for the Macoupin County Fair Grandstand.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72416376</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72416376/rfd_illinois_june_08_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Graff State, Executive Director of the Illinois FSA &amp;amp; Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist, talk acreage reporting and base acre update opportunities.
JR Early, Macoupin County native and district leader for Country Financial, talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Graff State, Executive Director of the Illinois FSA &amp; Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist, talk acreage reporting and base acre update opportunities.<br />JR Early, Macoupin County native and district leader for Country Financial, talks about the naming rights for the Macoupin County Fair Grandstand.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 05, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-05-2026--72366005</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow continues to analyze the recently finished spring legislative session.<br />The Illinois Milk Producers' Association donates thousands of pounds of milk to the Feeding Illinois network of foodbanks.<br />Dan Pannier, Propane Operations Manager at Growmark, discusses the impacts of "off the charts" exports, builds and inventories.<br />As reports of New World Screwworm continue to grow, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies before Congress on response. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72366005</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72366005/rfd_illinois_june_05_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow continues to analyze the recently finished spring legislative session.
The Illinois Milk Producers' Association donates thousands of pounds of milk to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow continues to analyze the recently finished spring legislative session.<br />The Illinois Milk Producers' Association donates thousands of pounds of milk to the Feeding Illinois network of foodbanks.<br />Dan Pannier, Propane Operations Manager at Growmark, discusses the impacts of "off the charts" exports, builds and inventories.<br />As reports of New World Screwworm continue to grow, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies before Congress on response. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 04, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-04-2026--72341491</link><description><![CDATA[USTR proposed a 25-percent tariff on a range of Brazilian imports, after an investigation found Brazil had discriminated against US ethanol and other goods and services. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, talks about the threat the Asian Longhorned Tick poses to cattle.<br />Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health for the National Pork Producers Council, discusses health issues threatening livestock from the World Pork Expo.<br />Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, joins the program to discuss midweek markets and how wheat fields are looking just ahead of harvest in southern Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72341491</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72341491/rfd_illinois_june_04_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USTR proposed a 25-percent tariff on a range of Brazilian imports, after an investigation found Brazil had discriminated against US ethanol and other goods and services. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Dr. Jim Lowe,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USTR proposed a 25-percent tariff on a range of Brazilian imports, after an investigation found Brazil had discriminated against US ethanol and other goods and services. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, talks about the threat the Asian Longhorned Tick poses to cattle.<br />Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health for the National Pork Producers Council, discusses health issues threatening livestock from the World Pork Expo.<br />Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, joins the program to discuss midweek markets and how wheat fields are looking just ahead of harvest in southern Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-03-2026--72318689</link><description><![CDATA[Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattleman's Beef Association, discuss the needed response to New World Screwworm and its proximity to the United States border from the Illinois Beef Assocation annual meeting.<br />Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins the program to discuss a drop in December corn and other market movement.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, talks about the results of the monthly Ag Economy Barometer survey.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72318689</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72318689/rfd_illinois_june_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattleman's Beef Association, discuss the needed response to New World Screwworm and its proximity to the United States border from the Illinois Beef Assocation annual meeting.
Arlan Suderman,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattleman's Beef Association, discuss the needed response to New World Screwworm and its proximity to the United States border from the Illinois Beef Assocation annual meeting.<br />Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins the program to discuss a drop in December corn and other market movement.<br />Michael Langemeier, Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, talks about the results of the monthly Ag Economy Barometer survey.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 02, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-02-2026--72294248</link><description><![CDATA[Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms Dairy, discusses crop conditions and planting.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Larry Hummel has a look at the fields from Lee County.<br />Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illinois Association FFA Executive Director, talks about the future of the organization's state convention.<br />Dr. Ernie Goss, Creighton University, discusses recent findings of the Rural Main Street Index.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72294248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72294248/rfd_illinois_june_02_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms Dairy, discusses crop conditions and planting.
FarmWeek CropWatcher Larry Hummel has a look at the fields from Lee County.
Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illinois Association FFA Executive Director, talks about the future of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms Dairy, discusses crop conditions and planting.<br />FarmWeek CropWatcher Larry Hummel has a look at the fields from Lee County.<br />Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illinois Association FFA Executive Director, talks about the future of the organization's state convention.<br />Dr. Ernie Goss, Creighton University, discusses recent findings of the Rural Main Street Index.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 01, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-01-2026--72275507</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis, Director of State Legislation at the Illinois Farm Bureau, reviews the end of the legislative session, including a failure to finalize the Family Farm Preservation Act.<br />The USDA is working on plans to distribute millions of new base acres eligible for ARC and PLC payments under last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, talks about the impact on planting season of a dry May.<br />Matt Webster, River Valley Cooperative, takes a look at the end of the market week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72275507</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72275507/rfd_illinois_june_01_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Davis, Director of State Legislation at the Illinois Farm Bureau, reviews the end of the legislative session, including a failure to finalize the Family Farm Preservation Act.
The USDA is working on plans to distribute millions of new base acres...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Davis, Director of State Legislation at the Illinois Farm Bureau, reviews the end of the legislative session, including a failure to finalize the Family Farm Preservation Act.<br />The USDA is working on plans to distribute millions of new base acres eligible for ARC and PLC payments under last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, talks about the impact on planting season of a dry May.<br />Matt Webster, River Valley Cooperative, takes a look at the end of the market week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 29, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-29-2026--72224071</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. <br />Chuck Spencer, Government Relations Executive Director, and Kennedy Ebner, Government and Regulatory Affairs, both from Growmark, join the program to discuss legislative efforts, particularly permanent E15.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72224071</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72224071/rfd_illinois_may_29_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. 
Chuck Spencer, Government Relations Executive Director, and Kennedy Ebner,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. <br />Chuck Spencer, Government Relations Executive Director, and Kennedy Ebner, Government and Regulatory Affairs, both from Growmark, join the program to discuss legislative efforts, particularly permanent E15.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 28, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-28-2026--72205787</link><description><![CDATA[US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer addressed a wide range of trade issues from tariffs to USMCA at a recent think tank forum. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Paul Munie, from Smithton in St. Clair County, talks about a "variable" planting season.<br />Michaela Greathouse of Greathouse Grazing Acres Market discusses her small business and the impact on the surrounding community.<br />Jason Gehler, Broker and Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures, discusses post-holiday markets, looking at lower soybeans, crude oil and the impact of a three-day weekend.<br />Scott Stoller, Landus Co-Op, talks about the corn and crude oil markets coming back into "realignment."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72205787</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72205787/rfd_illinois_may_28_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer addressed a wide range of trade issues from tariffs to USMCA at a recent think tank forum. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Paul Munie, from Smithton in St. Clair County, talks about a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer addressed a wide range of trade issues from tariffs to USMCA at a recent think tank forum. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Paul Munie, from Smithton in St. Clair County, talks about a "variable" planting season.<br />Michaela Greathouse of Greathouse Grazing Acres Market discusses her small business and the impact on the surrounding community.<br />Jason Gehler, Broker and Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures, discusses post-holiday markets, looking at lower soybeans, crude oil and the impact of a three-day weekend.<br />Scott Stoller, Landus Co-Op, talks about the corn and crude oil markets coming back into "realignment."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-27-2026--72183533</link><description><![CDATA[IFB Board Member Brian Corkill hosts Congressman Eric Sorensen for a farm visit to talk sustainability. Congressman Eric Sorensen also speaks about what he took away from the visit.<br />Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES professor, joins the program to discuss 2026 crop budgets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72183533</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72183533/rfd_illinois_may_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>IFB Board Member Brian Corkill hosts Congressman Eric Sorensen for a farm visit to talk sustainability. Congressman Eric Sorensen also speaks about what he took away from the visit.
Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES professor,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[IFB Board Member Brian Corkill hosts Congressman Eric Sorensen for a farm visit to talk sustainability. Congressman Eric Sorensen also speaks about what he took away from the visit.<br />Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES professor, joins the program to discuss 2026 crop budgets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 26, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-26-2026--72166951</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72166951</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72166951/rfd_illinois_may_26_2026_fix.mp3" length="20167108" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1261</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 25, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-25-2026--72152906</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about dust storms, their impact on farming, public safety and the agricultural community.<br />Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses programs aimed at helping farmers and agriculture workers find a path to retirement.<br />Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale Inc., discusses how markets closed out ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.<br />Rob Wiegand, Trails End Smokehouse, talks ribs and selling out of basic barbecue.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152906</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152906/rfd_illinois_may_25_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about dust storms, their impact on farming, public safety and the agricultural community.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses programs aimed at helping farmers and agriculture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about dust storms, their impact on farming, public safety and the agricultural community.<br />Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses programs aimed at helping farmers and agriculture workers find a path to retirement.<br />Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale Inc., discusses how markets closed out ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.<br />Rob Wiegand, Trails End Smokehouse, talks ribs and selling out of basic barbecue.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 22, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-22-2026--72113128</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, keeps a close eye on Springfield as the days count down to the end of the legislative session.<br />Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer Institute, talks about a volatile fertilizer market and possible alternatives for production and distribution as a response.<br />Steve Bridge, RFD Radio Netowrk affiliate WMAY, provides a report from Springfield, including comments from Governor JB Pritzker on making a balanced budget.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your Memorial Day Weekend forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72113128</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72113128/rfd_illinois_may_22_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, keeps a close eye on Springfield as the days count down to the end of the legislative session.
Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, keeps a close eye on Springfield as the days count down to the end of the legislative session.<br />Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer Institute, talks about a volatile fertilizer market and possible alternatives for production and distribution as a response.<br />Steve Bridge, RFD Radio Netowrk affiliate WMAY, provides a report from Springfield, including comments from Governor JB Pritzker on making a balanced budget.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your Memorial Day Weekend forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 21, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-21-2026--72096124</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he and colleagues are actively working to pass House-approved year-round E15 and a farm bill, both otherwise facing a 60-vote threshold in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dairy farmers Ron &amp; Julie Lawfer talk about their operation in Jo Daviess County.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, COO of publications at Roach Ag Marketing, discusses coming from a long line of market analysts and takes a look at today's markets.<br />Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss changing crude oil prices and the possibility of some "market correction."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72096124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72096124/rfd_illinois_may_21_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he and colleagues are actively working to pass House-approved year-round E15 and a farm bill, both otherwise facing a 60-vote threshold in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he and colleagues are actively working to pass House-approved year-round E15 and a farm bill, both otherwise facing a 60-vote threshold in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dairy farmers Ron &amp; Julie Lawfer talk about their operation in Jo Daviess County.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, COO of publications at Roach Ag Marketing, discusses coming from a long line of market analysts and takes a look at today's markets.<br />Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss changing crude oil prices and the possibility of some "market correction."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-20-2026--72082185</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the recent visit to China by the Trump White House and the potential for more agricultural product buys.<br />Tracy Heuerman, Illinois Wheat Association President, talks about how a wet growing season is going so far on a Wheat Tour.<br />Ryan Gentle, agronomist at Wyffels Hybrids, talks planting and raising a crop in a tough margin environment.<br />Senior GOP Ag Senator sees no bargaining room on a key Democrat Farm Bill demand. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72082185</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72082185/rfd_illinois_may_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the recent visit to China by the Trump White House and the potential for more agricultural product buys.
Tracy Heuerman, Illinois Wheat Association President, talks about how a wet growing season...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the recent visit to China by the Trump White House and the potential for more agricultural product buys.<br />Tracy Heuerman, Illinois Wheat Association President, talks about how a wet growing season is going so far on a Wheat Tour.<br />Ryan Gentle, agronomist at Wyffels Hybrids, talks planting and raising a crop in a tough margin environment.<br />Senior GOP Ag Senator sees no bargaining room on a key Democrat Farm Bill demand. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 19, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-19-2026--72067489</link><description><![CDATA[China isn't saying how much more of U.S. soybeans they will buy beyond last year's commitments, while President Trump seems to have flipped on Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office. <br />Josh St. Peters, Executive Vice President of Illinois Beef Association, outlines new hires at the organization.<br />Curt Struhbhar, Advance Trading, talks about trade conversations with China and their impact on markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72067489</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72067489/rfd_illinois_may_19_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>China isn't saying how much more of U.S. soybeans they will buy beyond last year's commitments, while President Trump seems to have flipped on Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Lauren...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[China isn't saying how much more of U.S. soybeans they will buy beyond last year's commitments, while President Trump seems to have flipped on Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office. <br />Josh St. Peters, Executive Vice President of Illinois Beef Association, outlines new hires at the organization.<br />Curt Struhbhar, Advance Trading, talks about trade conversations with China and their impact on markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 18, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-18-2026--72054175</link><description><![CDATA[Solutions to the farm crisis have been painfully slow, something Senate Ag Chair John Boozman acknowledged at a recent fertilizer hearing. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Derek Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about the dust issue in farm country and the success that they have had implementing conservation practices to keep the soil on the farm.  <br />David Kohli, Ford &amp; Young Futures, provides some historic perspective on a the last few days of market movements.<br />Matt Makens, Makens Weather, takes a look at weather with temperatures on the rise.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72054175</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72054175/rfd_illinois_may_18_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Solutions to the farm crisis have been painfully slow, something Senate Ag Chair John Boozman acknowledged at a recent fertilizer hearing. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Derek Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Solutions to the farm crisis have been painfully slow, something Senate Ag Chair John Boozman acknowledged at a recent fertilizer hearing. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Derek Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about the dust issue in farm country and the success that they have had implementing conservation practices to keep the soil on the farm.  <br />David Kohli, Ford &amp; Young Futures, provides some historic perspective on a the last few days of market movements.<br />Matt Makens, Makens Weather, takes a look at weather with temperatures on the rise.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 15, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-15-2026--72018853</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the passage of a year-round E15 bill in the House and the bill's chances in the Senate.<br />Elliott Hasselbring, Growmark Product Manager of Urea and UAN, joins the program to discuss a volatile fertilizer market and the impact on planting season.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018853</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018853/rfd_illinois_may_15_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the passage of a year-round E15 bill in the House and the bill's chances in the Senate.
Elliott Hasselbring, Growmark Product Manager of Urea...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the passage of a year-round E15 bill in the House and the bill's chances in the Senate.<br />Elliott Hasselbring, Growmark Product Manager of Urea and UAN, joins the program to discuss a volatile fertilizer market and the impact on planting season.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 14, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-14-2026--72004065</link><description><![CDATA[Year-round E15 passed in the House 218 to 203 with split votes on each side (90 Republicans, 113 Democrats vote no), but after years of efforts by Midwest lawmakers, the fate of the legislation is still uncertain in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on Illinois pasture conditions and the drought for western states, advising Illinois farmers to stockpile hay for what may be a long summer.<br />Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, talks weather, crop conditions, fertilizer application and what it all means for the markets.<br />Duane Simpson, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, talks about the long term impact of fertilizer costs on farmers.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72004065</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72004065/rfd_illinois_may_14_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Year-round E15 passed in the House 218 to 203 with split votes on each side (90 Republicans, 113 Democrats vote no), but after years of efforts by Midwest lawmakers, the fate of the legislation is still uncertain in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Year-round E15 passed in the House 218 to 203 with split votes on each side (90 Republicans, 113 Democrats vote no), but after years of efforts by Midwest lawmakers, the fate of the legislation is still uncertain in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on Illinois pasture conditions and the drought for western states, advising Illinois farmers to stockpile hay for what may be a long summer.<br />Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, talks weather, crop conditions, fertilizer application and what it all means for the markets.<br />Duane Simpson, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, talks about the long term impact of fertilizer costs on farmers.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-13-2026--71988559</link><description><![CDATA[Ag lawmakers now hope to separate year-round E15 legislation from a farm bill that could be in trouble in the Senate and pass it as a free-standing bill—a risky but possibly better gamble. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Josh St. Peters, Illinois Beef, talks about the push back from cattle producers this week on the proposed Trump Administration suspension of imported beef tariffs.<br />Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag, takes a look at the markets in the wake of wheat headlines and a WASDE report.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71988559</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71988559/rfd_illinois_may_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag lawmakers now hope to separate year-round E15 legislation from a farm bill that could be in trouble in the Senate and pass it as a free-standing bill—a risky but possibly better gamble. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag lawmakers now hope to separate year-round E15 legislation from a farm bill that could be in trouble in the Senate and pass it as a free-standing bill—a risky but possibly better gamble. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Josh St. Peters, Illinois Beef, talks about the push back from cattle producers this week on the proposed Trump Administration suspension of imported beef tariffs.<br />Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag, takes a look at the markets in the wake of wheat headlines and a WASDE report.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 12, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-12-2026--71974261</link><description><![CDATA[Prospects for the Farm Bill are not looking up in the Senate, according to Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director at Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about efforts to put pork back on the menu in Chicago public schools.<br />Meteorlogist Dennis Michelson, WITY, makes the call on whether its summertime yet and has more of the forecast.<br />FarmWeek Cropwatcher Jeff Guilander gives an update from Jersey County.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974261</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71974261/rfd_illinois_may_12_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Prospects for the Farm Bill are not looking up in the Senate, according to Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director at Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prospects for the Farm Bill are not looking up in the Senate, according to Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director at Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about efforts to put pork back on the menu in Chicago public schools.<br />Meteorlogist Dennis Michelson, WITY, makes the call on whether its summertime yet and has more of the forecast.<br />FarmWeek Cropwatcher Jeff Guilander gives an update from Jersey County.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 11, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-11-2026--71955356</link><description><![CDATA[A long-time Senate ethanol supporter is urging the House Speaker to get beleaguered E15 legislation out of the House without changes. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program Manager talks Illinois Wheat Association events, specifically the IWA Yield Contest &amp; May Plot Tour.<br />Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance, talks about the effects of California lawmaking on clean fuels nationwide from the Washington Watch event.<br />It's Small Business Month, Mike Fogle, Assistance Vice President of Business Services at the IAA Credit Union, talks about how they support our state's businesses.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71955356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71955356/rfd_illinois_may_11_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A long-time Senate ethanol supporter is urging the House Speaker to get beleaguered E15 legislation out of the House without changes. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A long-time Senate ethanol supporter is urging the House Speaker to get beleaguered E15 legislation out of the House without changes. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program Manager talks Illinois Wheat Association events, specifically the IWA Yield Contest &amp; May Plot Tour.<br />Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance, talks about the effects of California lawmaking on clean fuels nationwide from the Washington Watch event.<br />It's Small Business Month, Mike Fogle, Assistance Vice President of Business Services at the IAA Credit Union, talks about how they support our state's businesses.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 08, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-08-2026--71921360</link><description><![CDATA[International events increasingly put U.S. agriculture in the crosshairs of foreign policy. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois State Police offer safety advice for motorists that encounter a dust storm.<br />Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer Institute, talks about a volatile fertilizer market.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71921360</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71921360/rfd_illinois_may_08_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>International events increasingly put U.S. agriculture in the crosshairs of foreign policy. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois State Police offer safety advice for motorists that encounter a dust storm.
Corey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[International events increasingly put U.S. agriculture in the crosshairs of foreign policy. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois State Police offer safety advice for motorists that encounter a dust storm.<br />Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer Institute, talks about a volatile fertilizer market.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 07, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-07-2026--71905124</link><description><![CDATA[Farm equipment costs could ease some if a successful House farm bill amendment survives in a final law. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, talks about Pseudorabies making headlines last week in the pig business.<br />Jesse Kohlbecker, Vice President of Claims and Client Services at Country Financial, talks about the claim process following storm damage across the state.<br />Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles, joins the program to discuss crude oil markets, which he describes as the "dominant feature" of market movement.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71905124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71905124/rfd_illinois_may_07_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farm equipment costs could ease some if a successful House farm bill amendment survives in a final law. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, talks about Pseudorabies making headlines...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farm equipment costs could ease some if a successful House farm bill amendment survives in a final law. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, talks about Pseudorabies making headlines last week in the pig business.<br />Jesse Kohlbecker, Vice President of Claims and Client Services at Country Financial, talks about the claim process following storm damage across the state.<br />Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles, joins the program to discuss crude oil markets, which he describes as the "dominant feature" of market movement.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-06-2026--71888444</link><description><![CDATA[Corn and soybean planting is still ahead of schedule in much of the Midwest in early May, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ryan Frieders gives an update from DeKalb County.<br />Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers, promotes Bacon Day in Springfield.<br />Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarchione joins the program to discuss planting season, outlook for the crop and one of the "wettest Aprils in history."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71888444</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71888444/rfd_illinois_may_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Corn and soybean planting is still ahead of schedule in much of the Midwest in early May, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ryan Frieders gives an update...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corn and soybean planting is still ahead of schedule in much of the Midwest in early May, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ryan Frieders gives an update from DeKalb County.<br />Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers, promotes Bacon Day in Springfield.<br />Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarchione joins the program to discuss planting season, outlook for the crop and one of the "wettest Aprils in history."<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 05, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-05-2026--71874285</link><description><![CDATA[Frustration spilled onto the House floor last week as efforts to pass year-round E15 legislation failed again. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Trevor Maiers, farmer in Adams County, talks about the economics of having manure on the farm this year.<br />Meteorologist Mark Henderson takes a look at a chilly start to May.<br />Dr. Ashley Johnson, National Pork Producers Council Director of Policy, discusses pork products' place in new federal dietary guidelines.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71874285</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71874285/rfd_illinois_may_05_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Frustration spilled onto the House floor last week as efforts to pass year-round E15 legislation failed again. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Trevor Maiers, farmer in Adams County, talks about the economics of having...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Frustration spilled onto the House floor last week as efforts to pass year-round E15 legislation failed again. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Trevor Maiers, farmer in Adams County, talks about the economics of having manure on the farm this year.<br />Meteorologist Mark Henderson takes a look at a chilly start to May.<br />Dr. Ashley Johnson, National Pork Producers Council Director of Policy, discusses pork products' place in new federal dietary guidelines.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 04, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-04-2026--71852701</link><description><![CDATA[Foreign adversaries are blocked from buying US farmland under an amendment added to the House-passed farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Justin Moore, Illinois Corn Growers New Uses &amp; Bio Fuels Manager, talks about the ICG interest and investment into the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center in Edwardsville.<br />Eric Snodgrass, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, joins the program to discuss lingering chilly weather as we transition into spring.<br />Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA, explains ongoing payments to farmers from last week's Washington Watch event.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71852701</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71852701/rfd_illinois_may_04_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Foreign adversaries are blocked from buying US farmland under an amendment added to the House-passed farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Justin Moore, Illinois Corn Growers New Uses &amp;amp; Bio Fuels Manager, talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign adversaries are blocked from buying US farmland under an amendment added to the House-passed farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Justin Moore, Illinois Corn Growers New Uses &amp; Bio Fuels Manager, talks about the ICG interest and investment into the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center in Edwardsville.<br />Eric Snodgrass, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, joins the program to discuss lingering chilly weather as we transition into spring.<br />Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA, explains ongoing payments to farmers from last week's Washington Watch event.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 01, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-01-2026--71811690</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, talks about the Farm Bill passing out of the House.<br />United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about what the administration is doing for farmers in a fragile farm economy from the Washington Watch event.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about the process of cost discovery.<br />Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, talks about the weather and market movement we've seen throughout the week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast,]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71811690</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71811690/rfd_illinois_may_01_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, talks about the Farm Bill passing out of the House.
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about what the administration is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, talks about the Farm Bill passing out of the House.<br />United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about what the administration is doing for farmers in a fragile farm economy from the Washington Watch event.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about the process of cost discovery.<br />Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, talks about the weather and market movement we've seen throughout the week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast,]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 30, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-30-2026--71775535</link><description><![CDATA[House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania, talks about his optimism for the passing of a Farm Bill ahead of further news from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch event in D.C.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye covers the divide between Democrats and Republicans as they worked towards a Farm Bill.<br />Illinois Republican Congressman Mike Bost talks further Farm Bill ahead of the process.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71775535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71775535/rfd_illinois_april_30_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania, talks about his optimism for the passing of a Farm Bill ahead of further news from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch event in D.C.
RFD Radio Network Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania, talks about his optimism for the passing of a Farm Bill ahead of further news from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch event in D.C.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye covers the divide between Democrats and Republicans as they worked towards a Farm Bill.<br />Illinois Republican Congressman Mike Bost talks further Farm Bill ahead of the process.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 29, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-29-2026--71730516</link><description><![CDATA[Bill Graff, FSA State Executive Director, joins the program for an update on second supplemental disaster assistance support to farmers &amp; extension of application deadline, as well as covering new Illinois data from farmer bridge assistance program.<br />As RFD Radio Network hosts attend Washington Watch, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, from Kansas, talks about the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act and the goal of lowering the cost of fertilizer.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about price discovery on fertilizer, also from Washington Watch.<br />Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Ag Advisory Meetings in the state he recently attended.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71730516</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71730516/rfd_illinois_april_29_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Graff, FSA State Executive Director, joins the program for an update on second supplemental disaster assistance support to farmers &amp;amp; extension of application deadline, as well as covering new Illinois data from farmer bridge assistance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Graff, FSA State Executive Director, joins the program for an update on second supplemental disaster assistance support to farmers &amp; extension of application deadline, as well as covering new Illinois data from farmer bridge assistance program.<br />As RFD Radio Network hosts attend Washington Watch, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, from Kansas, talks about the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act and the goal of lowering the cost of fertilizer.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about price discovery on fertilizer, also from Washington Watch.<br />Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Ag Advisory Meetings in the state he recently attended.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 28, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-28-2026--71703065</link><description><![CDATA[The House plans to take up the farm bill this week, though its path to enactment still seems uncertain. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jon Zeeb, with BW Fusion, Vision Ag and AgriSky, of Bond Co. gives a wheat crop update and drone fungicide application report.<br />Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. <br />Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71703065</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71703065/rfd_illinois_april_28_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The House plans to take up the farm bill this week, though its path to enactment still seems uncertain. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Jon Zeeb, with BW Fusion, Vision Ag and AgriSky, of Bond Co. gives a wheat crop...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The House plans to take up the farm bill this week, though its path to enactment still seems uncertain. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Jon Zeeb, with BW Fusion, Vision Ag and AgriSky, of Bond Co. gives a wheat crop update and drone fungicide application report.<br />Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. <br />Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-27-2026--71670116</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says a bird flu vaccine is still not ready for prime time, but efforts continue to get it there. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Update from the field on early planting season in the West-South West District of Illinois with Todd Steinacher.<br />Brad Zwilling, Illinois Farm Business and Farm Management and regular FarmDoc contributor, talks about the cost to produce corn and soybeans in Illinois in 2025.<br />Michael Shane, Vice President of Ag Lending at CBI Bank and Trust, discusses the cost of equipment on planting budgets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71670116</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71670116/rfd_illinois_april_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says a bird flu vaccine is still not ready for prime time, but efforts continue to get it there. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Update from the field on early planting season in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says a bird flu vaccine is still not ready for prime time, but efforts continue to get it there. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Update from the field on early planting season in the West-South West District of Illinois with Todd Steinacher.<br />Brad Zwilling, Illinois Farm Business and Farm Management and regular FarmDoc contributor, talks about the cost to produce corn and soybeans in Illinois in 2025.<br />Michael Shane, Vice President of Ag Lending at CBI Bank and Trust, discusses the cost of equipment on planting budgets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 24, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-24-2026--71611058</link><description><![CDATA[State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow.<br />Brendan Bachman, FS Agronomy Director at Growmark, discusses the features of an AI agent in the FS My Agronomy app.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71611058</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71611058/rfd_illinois_april_24_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Brendan Bachman, FS Agronomy Director at Growmark, discusses the features of an AI agent in the FS My Agronomy app....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow.<br />Brendan Bachman, FS Agronomy Director at Growmark, discusses the features of an AI agent in the FS My Agronomy app.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-23-2026--71586925</link><description><![CDATA[Farmers continue to struggle with war and tariff-driven high input costs and chronically low prices. And one longtime Ag Senator says the frustration is mounting. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, just back from Mexico City with the USMEF on a trip to focus on the USMCA.<br />Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, joins the program to discuss weather and the markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71586925</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71586925/rfd_illinois_april_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farmers continue to struggle with war and tariff-driven high input costs and chronically low prices. And one longtime Ag Senator says the frustration is mounting. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Katie Brown, President of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farmers continue to struggle with war and tariff-driven high input costs and chronically low prices. And one longtime Ag Senator says the frustration is mounting. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, just back from Mexico City with the USMEF on a trip to focus on the USMCA.<br />Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, joins the program to discuss weather and the markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 22, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-22-2026--71552238</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks spring planting season and provides updates on key state and federal issues.  <br />Nick Frederking, Agrigold Agronomist, talks about agronomy considerations during planting season and unusual weather.<br />Raelynn Parmely, Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst, discusses USDA statistics and services.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71552238</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71552238/rfd_illinois_april_22_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks spring planting season and provides updates on key state and federal issues.  
Nick Frederking, Agrigold Agronomist, talks about agronomy considerations during planting season and unusual weather....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks spring planting season and provides updates on key state and federal issues.  <br />Nick Frederking, Agrigold Agronomist, talks about agronomy considerations during planting season and unusual weather.<br />Raelynn Parmely, Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst, discusses USDA statistics and services.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 21, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-21-2026--71517514</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Rollins says almost half the states have acted to limit or even reverse China’s purchase of US farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Todd Armour, Macoupin County farmer, talks about life after dairy cows and the focus on grain farming.<br />Crop Watcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County, who is yet to turn a wheel this Spring.<br />Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to talk rain, markets and planting season.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71517514</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71517514/rfd_illinois_april_21_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Secretary Rollins says almost half the states have acted to limit or even reverse China’s purchase of US farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Todd Armour, Macoupin County farmer, talks about life after dairy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Rollins says almost half the states have acted to limit or even reverse China’s purchase of US farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Todd Armour, Macoupin County farmer, talks about life after dairy cows and the focus on grain farming.<br />Crop Watcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County, who is yet to turn a wheel this Spring.<br />Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to talk rain, markets and planting season.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-20-2026--71488645</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Rollins updated Congress last week on efforts to keep New World Screwworm out of the United States. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks Farm Bill.<br />Clayton Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, joins the program to discuss a drop in crude oil late last week and the impacts on corn and soybeans.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71488645</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71488645/rfd_illinois_april_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Secretary Rollins updated Congress last week on efforts to keep New World Screwworm out of the United States. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Rollins updated Congress last week on efforts to keep New World Screwworm out of the United States. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks Farm Bill.<br />Clayton Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, joins the program to discuss a drop in crude oil late last week and the impacts on corn and soybeans.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 17, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-17-2026--71402947</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, details a call to action for members against wetlands legislation in the statehouse.<br />State FSA Director Bill Graff details deadlines for CRP and the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. <br />Aaron Curtis, MidCo Commodities, talks about the relationship between corn and crude oil.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the weekend forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71402947</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71402947/rfd_illinois_april_17_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, details a call to action for members against wetlands legislation in the statehouse.
State FSA Director Bill Graff details deadlines for CRP and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, details a call to action for members against wetlands legislation in the statehouse.<br />State FSA Director Bill Graff details deadlines for CRP and the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. <br />Aaron Curtis, MidCo Commodities, talks about the relationship between corn and crude oil.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the weekend forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-16-2026--71365592</link><description><![CDATA[Clint Gorden, Macon County Farmer, talks to RFD Radio Network's Rita Frazer about the 2026 planting season from the field.<br />Tom Dosdall, Stone X, discusses the current value of beans.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss movement in the corn and soybean markets.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a Senate Majority Leader's suggestion for a pathway to year-round E15 legislation.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71365592</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71365592/rfd_illinois_april_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Clint Gorden, Macon County Farmer, talks to RFD Radio Network's Rita Frazer about the 2026 planting season from the field.
Tom Dosdall, Stone X, discusses the current value of beans.
Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss movement in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Clint Gorden, Macon County Farmer, talks to RFD Radio Network's Rita Frazer about the 2026 planting season from the field.<br />Tom Dosdall, Stone X, discusses the current value of beans.<br />Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss movement in the corn and soybean markets.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a Senate Majority Leader's suggestion for a pathway to year-round E15 legislation.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 15, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-15-2026--71340884</link><description><![CDATA[Year-round E15 and added farm aid are not expected to be included in a new GOP party-line budget bill, according to a senior budget panel Ag Republican. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Rollin Head, Head Brothers Land and Cattle, provides a calving season update and calving barn successes from Macon County.<br />State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about planting season, challenges facing farmers, and the IL Ag Invest Program.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advance Markets team, looks back at the data from the first quarter of the year.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71340884</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71340884/rfd_illinois_april_15_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Year-round E15 and added farm aid are not expected to be included in a new GOP party-line budget bill, according to a senior budget panel Ag Republican. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Rollin Head, Head Brothers Land and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Year-round E15 and added farm aid are not expected to be included in a new GOP party-line budget bill, according to a senior budget panel Ag Republican. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Rollin Head, Head Brothers Land and Cattle, provides a calving season update and calving barn successes from Macon County.<br />State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about planting season, challenges facing farmers, and the IL Ag Invest Program.<br />Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advance Markets team, looks back at the data from the first quarter of the year.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 14, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-14-2026--71313992</link><description><![CDATA[USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board’s latest supply and demand estimates show increased soybean domestic demand, but declining exports and just a tiny increase in price. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Macon County Farmer Rollin Head talks about planting season.<br />Jimmy Ayers, Sangamon County Farmer, talks about his earliest planting season yet in this week's Crop Watcher Update.<br />Meteorologist Jim Rasor discusses an active weather week expected ahead.<br />Mark and Justin Hibshman, Headon's Fine Meats in Creston, Illinois, discuss summer brat deliveries for Meaty Monday.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71313992</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71313992/rfd_illinois_april_14_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board’s latest supply and demand estimates show increased soybean domestic demand, but declining exports and just a tiny increase in price. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Macon County Farmer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board’s latest supply and demand estimates show increased soybean domestic demand, but declining exports and just a tiny increase in price. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Macon County Farmer Rollin Head talks about planting season.<br />Jimmy Ayers, Sangamon County Farmer, talks about his earliest planting season yet in this week's Crop Watcher Update.<br />Meteorologist Jim Rasor discusses an active weather week expected ahead.<br />Mark and Justin Hibshman, Headon's Fine Meats in Creston, Illinois, discuss summer brat deliveries for Meaty Monday.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-13-2026--71288418</link><description><![CDATA[<b></b>President Trump plans to visit China next month and his trade ambassador Jamieson Greer spoke recently to the Hudson Institute about what to expect from the summit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello shares farm safety resources available during planting season through the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative.<br />Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program Coordinator working with the Illinois Wheat Association, gives an update on the annual wheat yield contest.<br />Kevin Lighty, WCIA Meteorolgist out of Champaign, says the weather service points to circling threats throughout the week.<br />Zack Hinthorn, Agribusinesses Underwriter for Country Financial, talks about staying safe and avoiding collisions during planting season, while making sure you're properly covered if it happens.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71288418</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71288418/rfd_illinois_april_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Trump plans to visit China next month and his trade ambassador Jamieson Greer spoke recently to the Hudson Institute about what to expect from the summit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois Director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b></b>President Trump plans to visit China next month and his trade ambassador Jamieson Greer spoke recently to the Hudson Institute about what to expect from the summit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello shares farm safety resources available during planting season through the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative.<br />Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program Coordinator working with the Illinois Wheat Association, gives an update on the annual wheat yield contest.<br />Kevin Lighty, WCIA Meteorolgist out of Champaign, says the weather service points to circling threats throughout the week.<br />Zack Hinthorn, Agribusinesses Underwriter for Country Financial, talks about staying safe and avoiding collisions during planting season, while making sure you're properly covered if it happens.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-10-2026--71230427</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin<b> </b>Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, talks deep concern about the high input cost for farmers and IFB watch on data centers in Illinois.<br />Mark Miller, Product Manager of Potash and Phosphates at Growmark, discusses the impact of global conflict on the cost of ammonia and sulfur.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has the early morning weather report.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71230427</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71230427/rfd_illinois_april_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities, talks deep concern about the high input cost for farmers and IFB watch on data centers in Illinois.
Mark Miller, Product Manager of Potash and Phosphates at Growmark,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin<b> </b>Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, talks deep concern about the high input cost for farmers and IFB watch on data centers in Illinois.<br />Mark Miller, Product Manager of Potash and Phosphates at Growmark, discusses the impact of global conflict on the cost of ammonia and sulfur.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has the early morning weather report.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-09-2026--71208174</link><description><![CDATA[Hope for a two-week Iran war ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz is bringing new hope of relief for farmers and consumers, while that relief could be gradual. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports..<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the need and push for year-round E-15.<br />Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program from his tractor cab as he plants corn to discuss midweek markets.<br />Barry Eakle, Platinum Group LLC, talks rainfall, planting season and market outlooks.<br />Ed Kasper, Kasper Ag Solutions, talks about the technology for farmers to have top of mind as they return to plant the fields.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71208174</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71208174/rfd_illinois_april_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hope for a two-week Iran war ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz is bringing new hope of relief for farmers and consumers, while that relief could be gradual. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports..
Illinois Director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hope for a two-week Iran war ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz is bringing new hope of relief for farmers and consumers, while that relief could be gradual. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports..<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the need and push for year-round E-15.<br />Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program from his tractor cab as he plants corn to discuss midweek markets.<br />Barry Eakle, Platinum Group LLC, talks rainfall, planting season and market outlooks.<br />Ed Kasper, Kasper Ag Solutions, talks about the technology for farmers to have top of mind as they return to plant the fields.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 08, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-08-2026--71179312</link><description><![CDATA[Farm costs and bankruptcies continue to rise as Ag lawmakers seek ways to provide relief. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tasha Bunting, Director of Commodities &amp; Food Systems at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the success of a recent Mexico Market Study Tour and the topics of new world screw worm and cattle prices.<br />Michael Langemeier, at Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the results of the monthly Ag Barometer survey and index.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto taks a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71179312</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71179312/rfd_illinois_april_08_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farm costs and bankruptcies continue to rise as Ag lawmakers seek ways to provide relief. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Tasha Bunting, Director of Commodities &amp;amp; Food Systems at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farm costs and bankruptcies continue to rise as Ag lawmakers seek ways to provide relief. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tasha Bunting, Director of Commodities &amp; Food Systems at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the success of a recent Mexico Market Study Tour and the topics of new world screw worm and cattle prices.<br />Michael Langemeier, at Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the results of the monthly Ag Barometer survey and index.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto taks a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 07, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-07-2026--71154480</link><description><![CDATA[Payment limit relief and new tax breaks will help producers this season under the president’s tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bill Harmon talks about his years at Lincoln Land Community College, his students, and his decision to become an ag teacher. Harmon is set to retire in June.<br />Chris Yates, Chief Meteorologist at WMBD-TV in Peoria, discusses late week rain chances.<br />A quiet market week follows a long holiday weekend, Ryan Hypke, Portfolio Manager at Country Financial Trust Bank, joins to discuss.<br />Metorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71154480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71154480/rfd_illinois_april_07_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Payment limit relief and new tax breaks will help producers this season under the president’s tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Bill Harmon talks about his years at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Payment limit relief and new tax breaks will help producers this season under the president’s tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bill Harmon talks about his years at Lincoln Land Community College, his students, and his decision to become an ag teacher. Harmon is set to retire in June.<br />Chris Yates, Chief Meteorologist at WMBD-TV in Peoria, discusses late week rain chances.<br />A quiet market week follows a long holiday weekend, Ryan Hypke, Portfolio Manager at Country Financial Trust Bank, joins to discuss.<br />Metorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-06-2026--71130221</link><description><![CDATA[Thirty million new base acres in last year's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" won't be parceled to the first arrivals at local FSA offices, but in a new process. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dave Lidy, South Central FS Total Livestock Services, discusses his organization Holly’s Mountain.<br />Coverage of last Friday's Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Jo Daviess County. Conversations with host farmer Greg Thoren and retired Joh Deere engineer Bob Recker from Waterloo, Iowa.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71130221</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71130221/rfd_illinois_april_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thirty million new base acres in last year's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" won't be parceled to the first arrivals at local FSA offices, but in a new process. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Dave Lidy, South Central FS Total...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thirty million new base acres in last year's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" won't be parceled to the first arrivals at local FSA offices, but in a new process. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dave Lidy, South Central FS Total Livestock Services, discusses his organization Holly’s Mountain.<br />Coverage of last Friday's Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Jo Daviess County. Conversations with host farmer Greg Thoren and retired Joh Deere engineer Bob Recker from Waterloo, Iowa.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-03-2026--71081771</link><description><![CDATA[Luke Worrell, Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville and co-chair of the Land Values Committee, talks from the Bloomington Land Values Conference.<br />Also from the Land Values Conference, Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus at Virgina Tech, expans on how conflict in the Middle East is having an effect on the markets he studies.<br />IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow covers many issues, including the rising cost of fertilizer and other inputs.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71081771</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71081771/rfd_illinois_april_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Luke Worrell, Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville and co-chair of the Land Values Committee, talks from the Bloomington Land Values Conference.
Also from the Land Values Conference, Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus at Virgina Tech, expans on how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Luke Worrell, Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville and co-chair of the Land Values Committee, talks from the Bloomington Land Values Conference.<br />Also from the Land Values Conference, Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus at Virgina Tech, expans on how conflict in the Middle East is having an effect on the markets he studies.<br />IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow covers many issues, including the rising cost of fertilizer and other inputs.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 02, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-02-2026--71060474</link><description><![CDATA[US Ag trade negotiator Julie Callahan previewed the administration’s ag trade goals for this year at a recent Agri-Pulse forum. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dave Lidy, FS Total Livestock Dairy &amp; Beef Specialist, gives an update from the field.<br />Doug Yoder, Crop Sales Leader at Country Financial, introduces Justin Maschoff, who will be taking his place as he prepares to retire.<br />Mark Gold, Managing Director at Stone X, kicks off a new market month with crude oil breaking hard overnight, rain across the country and falling corn and wheat.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71060474</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:05:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71060474/rfd_illinois_april_02_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>US Ag trade negotiator Julie Callahan previewed the administration’s ag trade goals for this year at a recent Agri-Pulse forum. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Dave Lidy, FS Total Livestock Dairy &amp;amp; Beef Specialist,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[US Ag trade negotiator Julie Callahan previewed the administration’s ag trade goals for this year at a recent Agri-Pulse forum. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Dave Lidy, FS Total Livestock Dairy &amp; Beef Specialist, gives an update from the field.<br />Doug Yoder, Crop Sales Leader at Country Financial, introduces Justin Maschoff, who will be taking his place as he prepares to retire.<br />Mark Gold, Managing Director at Stone X, kicks off a new market month with crude oil breaking hard overnight, rain across the country and falling corn and wheat.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 01, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-01-2026--71040996</link><description><![CDATA[The Iran war and Congress’ fight over Homeland Security funding and the voter ID SAVE Act are complicating farming's plight. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tara Barrett-Duzan, Edgar Co. farmer and keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Women in Ag Conference, talks about her journey as a former news anchor to the fields, after losing her brother and father.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses market impacts resulting from a prospective planting report.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71040996</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71040996/rfd_illinois_april_01_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Iran war and Congress’ fight over Homeland Security funding and the voter ID SAVE Act are complicating farming's plight. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Tara Barrett-Duzan, Edgar Co. farmer and keynote speaker at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Iran war and Congress’ fight over Homeland Security funding and the voter ID SAVE Act are complicating farming's plight. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Tara Barrett-Duzan, Edgar Co. farmer and keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Women in Ag Conference, talks about her journey as a former news anchor to the fields, after losing her brother and father.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses market impacts resulting from a prospective planting report.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 31, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-31-2026--71017264</link><description><![CDATA[A celebration of agriculture on the lawn of the White House last week covers key issues like trade and year-round E15, Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson was there.<br />Dennis Michelson, WITY Meteorologist, says rain is coming to a drought-stricken Illinois.<br />A DC biofuels group says the Trump administration is stepping up on biofuels policy, while Congress fails to act, RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71017264</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71017264/rfd_illinois_march_31_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A celebration of agriculture on the lawn of the White House last week covers key issues like trade and year-round E15, Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson was there.
Dennis Michelson, WITY Meteorologist, says rain is coming to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A celebration of agriculture on the lawn of the White House last week covers key issues like trade and year-round E15, Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson was there.<br />Dennis Michelson, WITY Meteorologist, says rain is coming to a drought-stricken Illinois.<br />A DC biofuels group says the Trump administration is stepping up on biofuels policy, while Congress fails to act, RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 30, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-30-2026--70994283</link><description><![CDATA[Carl Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, discusses the potential impact of upcoming reports and expected record levels of stored crops.<br />Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) hosted a leadership program in Freeport last week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70994283</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70994283/rfd_illinois_march_30_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Carl Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, discusses the potential impact of upcoming reports and expected record levels of stored crops.
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) hosted a leadership program in Freeport last...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carl Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, discusses the potential impact of upcoming reports and expected record levels of stored crops.<br />Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) hosted a leadership program in Freeport last week.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-27-2026--70922005</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, recaps Ag Legislative day in Springfield this week.<br />Josh Lindville, StoneX, discusses the impact of global events on moving fertilizer.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says House and Senate Ag Chairs continue to search for a path forward for a Farm Bill.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your weekend forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70922005</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70922005/rfd_illinois_march_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, recaps Ag Legislative day in Springfield this week.
Josh Lindville, StoneX, discusses the impact of global events on moving fertilizer.
RFD Radio Network Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, recaps Ag Legislative day in Springfield this week.<br />Josh Lindville, StoneX, discusses the impact of global events on moving fertilizer.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says House and Senate Ag Chairs continue to search for a path forward for a Farm Bill.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your weekend forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 26, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-26-2026--70893548</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says it may be possible to attach year-round E15 to a Senate farm bill as he pushes back on oil industry demands to exclude small refiners from any deal. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bridge payments to farmers rolling out in Illinois-over the half-way point.<br />Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, describes the movement in what he calls a "headline-driven market."<br />10th Annual Feeding the Economy report was released this week. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, talks about the takeaways.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70893548</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70893548/rfd_illinois_march_26_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says it may be possible to attach year-round E15 to a Senate farm bill as he pushes back on oil industry demands to exclude small refiners from any deal. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Bridge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says it may be possible to attach year-round E15 to a Senate farm bill as he pushes back on oil industry demands to exclude small refiners from any deal. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Bridge payments to farmers rolling out in Illinois-over the half-way point.<br />Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, describes the movement in what he calls a "headline-driven market."<br />10th Annual Feeding the Economy report was released this week. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, talks about the takeaways.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 25, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-25-2026--70869575</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses estate reform and the Farm Family Preservation Act from Springfield's Ag Legislative Day.<br />American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall talks about Ag Day from the nation's capital with RFD Radio Network's DeLoss Jahnke.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70869575</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70869575/rfd_illinois_march_25_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses estate reform and the Farm Family Preservation Act from Springfield's Ag Legislative Day.
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall talks about Ag Day from the nation's capital with RFD Radio...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses estate reform and the Farm Family Preservation Act from Springfield's Ag Legislative Day.<br />American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall talks about Ag Day from the nation's capital with RFD Radio Network's DeLoss Jahnke.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 24, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-24-2026--70848807</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the Ag economy needs more help from the government, bioeconomy and consumers, all key topics at Agri-Pulse’s annual Food and Farm Policy Forum. <br />Hayden Geisler, auctioneer at Geisler Auctioneering, discusses a successful weekend equipment estate auction and, hopefully, a sign of a turnaround in the used equipment market.<br />Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford gives his take on a wild week and a half of weather.<br />Macoupin County Farmer Molly Rosentreter tells RFD Radio Network's Jim Taylor about her experience on the Mexico Market Study Tour.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70848807</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70848807/rfd_illinois_march_24_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the Ag economy needs more help from the government, bioeconomy and consumers, all key topics at Agri-Pulse’s annual Food and Farm Policy Forum. 
Hayden Geisler, auctioneer at Geisler...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the Ag economy needs more help from the government, bioeconomy and consumers, all key topics at Agri-Pulse’s annual Food and Farm Policy Forum. <br />Hayden Geisler, auctioneer at Geisler Auctioneering, discusses a successful weekend equipment estate auction and, hopefully, a sign of a turnaround in the used equipment market.<br />Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford gives his take on a wild week and a half of weather.<br />Macoupin County Farmer Molly Rosentreter tells RFD Radio Network's Jim Taylor about her experience on the Mexico Market Study Tour.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-23-2026--70827301</link><description><![CDATA[Farmers are again facing rising input costs on top of continued regulatory burdens, topics of a recent Senate Ag hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Highlights from IFB Mexico Market Study Tour with Hannah Spangler, guest include David Wirth,  Sangamon County &amp; William Barth, Bond County.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and Kane County Farm Bureau President Dale Pitstick discuss the recent market study tour to Mexico.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70827301</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70827301/rfd_illinois_march_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farmers are again facing rising input costs on top of continued regulatory burdens, topics of a recent Senate Ag hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Highlights from IFB Mexico Market Study Tour with Hannah Spangler,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farmers are again facing rising input costs on top of continued regulatory burdens, topics of a recent Senate Ag hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Highlights from IFB Mexico Market Study Tour with Hannah Spangler, guest include David Wirth,  Sangamon County &amp; William Barth, Bond County.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and Kane County Farm Bureau President Dale Pitstick discuss the recent market study tour to Mexico.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-20-2026--70777034</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses the results of Illinois' primary election and bureau legislative priorities.<br />Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor at University of Illinois, previews an upcoming seven month series on biologicals.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70777034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70777034/rfd_illinois_march_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses the results of Illinois' primary election and bureau legislative priorities.
Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor at University of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses the results of Illinois' primary election and bureau legislative priorities.<br />Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor at University of Illinois, previews an upcoming seven month series on biologicals.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 19, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-19-2026--70743240</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Year-round E15 approval from Congress would bring certainty for farmers eyeing down a new planting season.<br />Chad Leman, past president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about his experience at the National Pork Forum.<br />Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70743240</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70743240/rfd_illinois_march_19_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Year-round E15 approval from Congress would bring certainty for farmers eyeing down a new planting season.
Chad Leman, past president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about his experience...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Year-round E15 approval from Congress would bring certainty for farmers eyeing down a new planting season.<br />Chad Leman, past president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about his experience at the National Pork Forum.<br />Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 18, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-18-2026--70714580</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip discusses input costs, board business and preparing for spring planting.<br />Madison Wozniak, Agronomist at FMC, discusses the prime conditions for spring planting from the 2026 Commodity Classic.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's alternate proposal for getting year round E15 in effect.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70714580</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70714580/rfd_illinois_march_18_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip discusses input costs, board business and preparing for spring planting.
Madison Wozniak, Agronomist at FMC, discusses the prime conditions for spring planting from the 2026 Commodity Classic.
RFD Radio Network...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip discusses input costs, board business and preparing for spring planting.<br />Madison Wozniak, Agronomist at FMC, discusses the prime conditions for spring planting from the 2026 Commodity Classic.<br />RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's alternate proposal for getting year round E15 in effect.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 17, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-17-2026--70683772</link><description><![CDATA[Orion Samuelson, a decades-long ag broadcaster on WGN in Chicago, passes away. RFD Radio Network remember his numerous contributions to the field.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses soybean limits and market movement.<br />Mike Love, Morgan's Meat Market in Mattoon and former President of the Illinois Association of Meat Producers, talks corned beef on St. Patrick's Day.<br />Buddy Courdt, Raber Packing Company in West Peoria, has their own St. Patrick's Day delicacy: the reuben sandwich.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast and an eventual escape from winter weather.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70683772</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70683772/rfd_illinois_march_17_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Orion Samuelson, a decades-long ag broadcaster on WGN in Chicago, passes away. RFD Radio Network remember his numerous contributions to the field.
Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses soybean limits and market movement.
Mike Love, Morgan's Meat...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orion Samuelson, a decades-long ag broadcaster on WGN in Chicago, passes away. RFD Radio Network remember his numerous contributions to the field.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses soybean limits and market movement.<br />Mike Love, Morgan's Meat Market in Mattoon and former President of the Illinois Association of Meat Producers, talks corned beef on St. Patrick's Day.<br />Buddy Courdt, Raber Packing Company in West Peoria, has their own St. Patrick's Day delicacy: the reuben sandwich.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast and an eventual escape from winter weather.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-16-2026--70656772</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70656772</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70656772/rfd_illinois_march_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-13-2026--70620948</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, joins the program to discuss state legislative priorities like estate tax reform.<br />Growmark Vice President of Crop Nutrients Kreg Ruhl discusses the impact of conflict in the Middle East on moving fertilizer components around the world.<br />The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub features at Ag Tech Day at University of Illinois.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70620948</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70620948/rfd_illinois_march_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, joins the program to discuss state legislative priorities like estate tax reform.
Growmark Vice President of Crop Nutrients Kreg Ruhl discusses the impact of conflict in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, joins the program to discuss state legislative priorities like estate tax reform.<br />Growmark Vice President of Crop Nutrients Kreg Ruhl discusses the impact of conflict in the Middle East on moving fertilizer components around the world.<br />The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub features at Ag Tech Day at University of Illinois.<br />Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 12, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-12-2026--70607230</link><description><![CDATA[Ag leaders tells Congress biofuel policies are critical to building demand for growers, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Chase Brown, Macon County farmer, talks about making a family farm work and the role livestock plays in farm ownership.<br />Troy Uphoff, Shelby County Farmer, and Fred Below, University of Illinois Crop Physiologist, talk about yield contests and planting practices.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70607230</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70607230/rfd_illinois_march_12_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag leaders tells Congress biofuel policies are critical to building demand for growers, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Chase Brown, Macon County farmer, talks about making a family farm work and the role livestock plays...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag leaders tells Congress biofuel policies are critical to building demand for growers, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Chase Brown, Macon County farmer, talks about making a family farm work and the role livestock plays in farm ownership.<br />Troy Uphoff, Shelby County Farmer, and Fred Below, University of Illinois Crop Physiologist, talk about yield contests and planting practices.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 11, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-11-2026--70589475</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Ag Senator Chuck Grassley predicts the House will pass the Farm Bill soon, forcing the Senate to skip a committee markup.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto talks about an upcoming brief return to weather that feels like winter.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau hosts "Rules of the Road" sessions around the state, Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel explains the benefits.<br />Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing, talks about the chances of an upside for soybeans and storylines for commodity markets.<br />Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coaltion, talks about the impacts of a dry season on shipping across the country.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70589475</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70589475/rfd_illinois_march_11_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Ag Senator Chuck Grassley predicts the House will pass the Farm Bill soon, forcing the Senate to skip a committee markup.
Meteorologist Paul Otto talks about an upcoming brief return to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Ag Senator Chuck Grassley predicts the House will pass the Farm Bill soon, forcing the Senate to skip a committee markup.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto talks about an upcoming brief return to weather that feels like winter.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau hosts "Rules of the Road" sessions around the state, Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel explains the benefits.<br />Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing, talks about the chances of an upside for soybeans and storylines for commodity markets.<br />Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coaltion, talks about the impacts of a dry season on shipping across the country.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-10-2026--70565187</link><description><![CDATA[A long-running fight over farmers selling land to solar power companies breaches the Farm Bill debate on the US House, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service in Lincoln, says Illinois residents need to be "weather-aware" today.<br />Illinois Junior Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) Conference program advisor Luke Allen talks about where the conference covers.<br />Dale Durcholz, Grain Cycles, discusses movement in the crude oil market and effects on the markets at large.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70565187</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70565187/rfd_illinois_march_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A long-running fight over farmers selling land to solar power companies breaches the Farm Bill debate on the US House, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Ed Shimon, National Weather Service in Lincoln, says Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A long-running fight over farmers selling land to solar power companies breaches the Farm Bill debate on the US House, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service in Lincoln, says Illinois residents need to be "weather-aware" today.<br />Illinois Junior Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) Conference program advisor Luke Allen talks about where the conference covers.<br />Dale Durcholz, Grain Cycles, discusses movement in the crude oil market and effects on the markets at large.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-09-2026--70546420</link><description><![CDATA[A rollback of California's Proposition 12 animal confinement restrictions survive a House Ag Committee Farm Bill markup, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meet Lillian Helbig, from Okawville High School in Washington County, the senior is the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month.<br />A Rural Business Transitions webinar series begins this week a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, Norm Walzer with the institute has more.<br />Mark Henderson, Henderson Weather Hub, joins the program to discuss the March weather outlook.<br />Drake Copeland, Agronomist at FMC Corporation, discusses how weather patterns could changing planting trends.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70546420</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70546420/rfd_illinois_march_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A rollback of California's Proposition 12 animal confinement restrictions survive a House Ag Committee Farm Bill markup, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Meet Lillian Helbig, from Okawville High School in Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A rollback of California's Proposition 12 animal confinement restrictions survive a House Ag Committee Farm Bill markup, RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meet Lillian Helbig, from Okawville High School in Washington County, the senior is the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month.<br />A Rural Business Transitions webinar series begins this week a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, Norm Walzer with the institute has more.<br />Mark Henderson, Henderson Weather Hub, joins the program to discuss the March weather outlook.<br />Drake Copeland, Agronomist at FMC Corporation, discusses how weather patterns could changing planting trends.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-06-2026--70505717</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the organization's Farm Bill interests after a big week for agriculture on Capitol Hill.<br />Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, joins the program to discuss the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and markets.<br />Andy Heggenstaller, Syngenta, discusses a new trait aimed at soybean weed management.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70505717</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70505717/rfd_illinois_march_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the organization's Farm Bill interests after a big week for agriculture on Capitol Hill.
Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, joins the program to discuss the Iran...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the organization's Farm Bill interests after a big week for agriculture on Capitol Hill.<br />Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, joins the program to discuss the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and markets.<br />Andy Heggenstaller, Syngenta, discusses a new trait aimed at soybean weed management.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 05, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-05-2026--70479008</link><description><![CDATA[The top House Ag Democrat charged in a super-partisan farm bill mark-up the farm-food coalition is dead, and this may be the last traditional farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems Tasha Bunting discusses the plans for a Market Study Tour to Mexico City, leaving next Monday.<br />Doug Yoder, Country Financial Crop Agency manager, talks deadlines for crop insurance.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70479008</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70479008/rfd_illinois_march_05_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The top House Ag Democrat charged in a super-partisan farm bill mark-up the farm-food coalition is dead, and this may be the last traditional farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The top House Ag Democrat charged in a super-partisan farm bill mark-up the farm-food coalition is dead, and this may be the last traditional farm bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems Tasha Bunting discusses the plans for a Market Study Tour to Mexico City, leaving next Monday.<br />Doug Yoder, Country Financial Crop Agency manager, talks deadlines for crop insurance.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 04, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-04-2026--70439975</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry now has another argument for Congress to quickly approve year-round E15 sales--the Iran Middle East conflict.<br />Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, talks about the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Grant Program and the upcoming field day in Montgomery County on March 21.<br />Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, discusses the challenges related to labor in the meat industry.<br />Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, discusses the results of this month's Center for Commercial Agriculture economy barometer.<br />Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, outlines an optimistic outlook for the industry in 2026.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70439975</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70439975/rfd_illinois_march_04_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry now has another argument for Congress to quickly approve year-round E15 sales--the Iran Middle East conflict.
Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry now has another argument for Congress to quickly approve year-round E15 sales--the Iran Middle East conflict.<br />Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, talks about the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Grant Program and the upcoming field day in Montgomery County on March 21.<br />Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, discusses the challenges related to labor in the meat industry.<br />Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, discusses the results of this month's Center for Commercial Agriculture economy barometer.<br />Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, outlines an optimistic outlook for the industry in 2026.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-03-2026--70406460</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the US-Iran conflict and interruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz threaten new farm input volatility at a time when US producers can least afford it.<br />Chad Ruppert, Montgomery County Farmer, and Chas Brown, Macon County Farmer, talk about the fight to continue farming in a preview of this week's Taking Stalk podcast.<br />USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a forecast full of rain, with more to come.<br />Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, analyzes potential impact on bean and corn markets after U.S. action in Iran.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70406460</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70406460/rfd_illinois_march_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the US-Iran conflict and interruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz threaten new farm input volatility at a time when US producers can least afford it.
Chad Ruppert, Montgomery County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the US-Iran conflict and interruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz threaten new farm input volatility at a time when US producers can least afford it.<br />Chad Ruppert, Montgomery County Farmer, and Chas Brown, Macon County Farmer, talk about the fight to continue farming in a preview of this week's Taking Stalk podcast.<br />USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a forecast full of rain, with more to come.<br />Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, analyzes potential impact on bean and corn markets after U.S. action in Iran.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 02, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-02-2026--70386105</link><description><![CDATA[Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee, talks about planned Farm Bill mark up this week in the House from the floor of last week's Commodity Classic.<br />Matt Raben, Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, from Commodity Classic, talking about working for growers and looking for new uses for corn.<br />USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses New World Screwworm from the Commodity Classic.<br />Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the struggle for year-round E15, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70386105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70386105/rfd_illinois_march_02_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee, talks about planned Farm Bill mark up this week in the House from the floor of last week's Commodity Classic.
Matt Raben, Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, from Commodity Classic,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee, talks about planned Farm Bill mark up this week in the House from the floor of last week's Commodity Classic.<br />Matt Raben, Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, from Commodity Classic, talking about working for growers and looking for new uses for corn.<br />USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses New World Screwworm from the Commodity Classic.<br />Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the struggle for year-round E15, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-27-2026--70329101</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, follows several topics in Springfield, including the Family Farm Preservation Act.<br />USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits the 2026 Commodity Classic and discusses the planned "One Farmer, One File" program.<br />Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA, talks about early efforts by the Trump Administration to modernize USDA service centers.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70329101</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70329101/rfd_illinois_february_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, follows several topics in Springfield, including the Family Farm Preservation Act.
USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits the 2026 Commodity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, follows several topics in Springfield, including the Family Farm Preservation Act.<br />USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits the 2026 Commodity Classic and discusses the planned "One Farmer, One File" program.<br />Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA, talks about early efforts by the Trump Administration to modernize USDA service centers.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 26, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-26-2026--70298286</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as President Trump’s temporary tariffs to replace those the Supreme Court struck down represent a bridge back to highly discretionary levies, according to trade experts on a recent Brookings panel discussion.<br />Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association, talks about ISA at Commodity Classic 2026, growing season concerns, and field research planned for the year.<br />Brett Leahr, AgriGold Agronomist, describes his considerations for the upcoming planting season, including proper corn emergence and flag testing.<br />Ted Seifred, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the conversation with a prediction of upside and potential for currently stagnant corn markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298286</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298286/rfd_illinois_february_26_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as President Trump’s temporary tariffs to replace those the Supreme Court struck down represent a bridge back to highly discretionary levies, according to trade experts on a recent Brookings panel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as President Trump’s temporary tariffs to replace those the Supreme Court struck down represent a bridge back to highly discretionary levies, according to trade experts on a recent Brookings panel discussion.<br />Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association, talks about ISA at Commodity Classic 2026, growing season concerns, and field research planned for the year.<br />Brett Leahr, AgriGold Agronomist, describes his considerations for the upcoming planting season, including proper corn emergence and flag testing.<br />Ted Seifred, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the conversation with a prediction of upside and potential for currently stagnant corn markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 25, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-25-2026--70265148</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye speaks with Iowa Ag Senator and Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, who predicts tariffs put in place by President Trump will persist after court challenges.<br />Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition plans "grazing schools" for early next month. Executive Director Christian Lovell explains what farmers can learn.<br />Robert Cossar, Croplan Seed Innovation Experience Member, talks about a growing localization of seed innovation.<br />State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses the outlook for spring weather.<br />Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, gives some insight on the Black Sea region, an area she's following closely.<br />Norm Walzer, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, previews a University of Illinois Extension Rural Business Transitions webinar series.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70265148</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70265148/rfd_illinois_february_25_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye speaks with Iowa Ag Senator and Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, who predicts tariffs put in place by President Trump will persist after court challenges.
Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition plans "grazing schools"...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye speaks with Iowa Ag Senator and Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, who predicts tariffs put in place by President Trump will persist after court challenges.<br />Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition plans "grazing schools" for early next month. Executive Director Christian Lovell explains what farmers can learn.<br />Robert Cossar, Croplan Seed Innovation Experience Member, talks about a growing localization of seed innovation.<br />State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses the outlook for spring weather.<br />Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, gives some insight on the Black Sea region, an area she's following closely.<br />Norm Walzer, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, previews a University of Illinois Extension Rural Business Transitions webinar series.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 24, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-24-2026--70248121</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins comments from last weeks USDA Farm Economy Outlook.<br />Tyler Musgrave, Musgrave Angus Farm in Pike County, discusses preparing for Spring sales.<br />KWQC Meteorologist Cyle Dickens has your forecast, as he looks as whether winter is here to stay or ready to go.<br />David Widmar, Ag Economic Insights, discusses similarities between now and the 1980's.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the coming weather. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70248121</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70248121/rfd_illinois_february_24_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins comments from last weeks USDA Farm Economy Outlook.
Tyler Musgrave, Musgrave Angus Farm in Pike County, discusses preparing for Spring sales.
KWQC Meteorologist...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins comments from last weeks USDA Farm Economy Outlook.<br />Tyler Musgrave, Musgrave Angus Farm in Pike County, discusses preparing for Spring sales.<br />KWQC Meteorologist Cyle Dickens has your forecast, as he looks as whether winter is here to stay or ready to go.<br />David Widmar, Ag Economic Insights, discusses similarities between now and the 1980's.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the coming weather. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-23-2026--70224865</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on reactions after the Supreme Court’s Friday 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump’s tariffs, but many questions remain.<br />Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems, reminds dairy farmers the deadline is approaching soon for FSA programs to offset costs.<br />Phillip Nelson, president of the Illinios Farm Bureau, reflects on his own FFA participation during FFA week.<br />Kevin Good, Cattle Fax, discusses inventory from this month's National Cattlemen's Beef Association conference.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70224865</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70224865/rfd_illinois_february_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on reactions after the Supreme Court’s Friday 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump’s tariffs, but many questions remain.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on reactions after the Supreme Court’s Friday 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump’s tariffs, but many questions remain.<br />Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems, reminds dairy farmers the deadline is approaching soon for FSA programs to offset costs.<br />Phillip Nelson, president of the Illinios Farm Bureau, reflects on his own FFA participation during FFA week.<br />Kevin Good, Cattle Fax, discusses inventory from this month's National Cattlemen's Beef Association conference.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-20-2026--70175887</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, details action expected on the 2026 Farm Bill rollout and a Bureau call to action.<br />Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing the fertility markets.<br />Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on USDA annual outlook forum, as chief economist predicts only small crop price increases.<br />Travis Meteer, Beef Speciailst with University of Illinois Extension, talks about the week's Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70175887</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70175887/rfd_illinois_february_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, details action expected on the 2026 Farm Bill rollout and a Bureau call to action.
Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, details action expected on the 2026 Farm Bill rollout and a Bureau call to action.<br />Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing the fertility markets.<br />Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on USDA annual outlook forum, as chief economist predicts only small crop price increases.<br />Travis Meteer, Beef Speciailst with University of Illinois Extension, talks about the week's Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 19, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-19-2026--70146275</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry says a handful of mid-sized oil refiners are awash in cash and appear to be putting profits over a deal to market E15 year-round.<br />Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about a new USDA Food Pyramid pork back to center of the plate and message to membership for the year ahead.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about bridge payments from the Grain and Feed Association Conference in St. Louis.<br />Ken Eriksen, Polaris Analytics and Consulting, discusses the details of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southerns' attempts to merge.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70146275</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70146275/rfd_illinois_february_19_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry says a handful of mid-sized oil refiners are awash in cash and appear to be putting profits over a deal to market E15 year-round.
Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry says a handful of mid-sized oil refiners are awash in cash and appear to be putting profits over a deal to market E15 year-round.<br />Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about a new USDA Food Pyramid pork back to center of the plate and message to membership for the year ahead.<br />USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about bridge payments from the Grain and Feed Association Conference in St. Louis.<br />Ken Eriksen, Polaris Analytics and Consulting, discusses the details of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southerns' attempts to merge.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 18, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-18-2026--70131354</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson describes the events at this week's Government Affairs and Leadership Conference, as well as some of the legislative priorities for the bureau.<br />DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick previews some potentially severe weather on the way this weekend.<br />Retiring US Senator Dick Durbin speaks to Illinois Farm Bureau membership at the Government Affairs and Leadership Conference.<br />Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu talks about his time speaking to Illinois Farm Bureau membership.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70131354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70131354/rfd_illinois_february_18_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson describes the events at this week's Government Affairs and Leadership Conference, as well as some of the legislative priorities for the bureau.
DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick previews some potentially...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson describes the events at this week's Government Affairs and Leadership Conference, as well as some of the legislative priorities for the bureau.<br />DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick previews some potentially severe weather on the way this weekend.<br />Retiring US Senator Dick Durbin speaks to Illinois Farm Bureau membership at the Government Affairs and Leadership Conference.<br />Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu talks about his time speaking to Illinois Farm Bureau membership.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 17, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-17-2026--70096729</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports a failure to find an agreement for year round E15 sales ahead of a Sunday deadline.<br />Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman, Conservation Division Chief of the Illinois FSA, talk about CRP signup with host Rita Frazer.<br />Illinois Feed and Grain Association President Spencer Janssen covers how the organization is adapting to technological advances in the field, while Innovative Grain's Robb Houston covers what artificial intelligence use could look like at the elevator.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70096729</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70096729/rfd_illinois_february_17_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports a failure to find an agreement for year round E15 sales ahead of a Sunday deadline.
Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman, Conservation Division...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports a failure to find an agreement for year round E15 sales ahead of a Sunday deadline.<br />Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman, Conservation Division Chief of the Illinois FSA, talk about CRP signup with host Rita Frazer.<br />Illinois Feed and Grain Association President Spencer Janssen covers how the organization is adapting to technological advances in the field, while Innovative Grain's Robb Houston covers what artificial intelligence use could look like at the elevator.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-16-2026--70080177</link><description><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman. Conservation Division Chief of the Illinois FSA, talk about CRP signup with host Rita Frazer.<br />RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the continued efforts to renew NAFTA.<br />Chris Yates, Meteorlogist from WMBD, previews a coming warm-up in Illinois weather.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70080177</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70080177/rfd_illinois_february_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman. Conservation Division Chief of the Illinois FSA, talk about CRP signup with host Rita Frazer.
RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency, and Shelly Sweatman. Conservation Division Chief of the Illinois FSA, talk about CRP signup with host Rita Frazer.<br />RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the continued efforts to renew NAFTA.<br />Chris Yates, Meteorlogist from WMBD, previews a coming warm-up in Illinois weather.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-13-2026--70034491</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Department of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses funding tangles on Capitol Hill.<br />Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing fertility markets.<br />RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a US Department of Agriculture and Department of Defense collaboration agreement to deter Chinese purchase of farmland.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your weekend forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70034491</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70034491/rfd_illinois_february_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Department of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses funding tangles on Capitol Hill.
Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing fertility markets....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Department of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses funding tangles on Capitol Hill.<br />Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing fertility markets.<br />RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a US Department of Agriculture and Department of Defense collaboration agreement to deter Chinese purchase of farmland.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your weekend forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 12, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-12-2026--70012692</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses news from the EPA on Dicamba.<br />Annie Hadden, Illinois Beef Association, discusses changes to the upcoming Illinois Beef Show.<br />Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, talks about what's happening in soybean markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70012692</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70012692/rfd_illinois_february_12_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses news from the EPA on Dicamba.
Annie Hadden, Illinois Beef Association, discusses changes to the upcoming Illinois Beef Show.
Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, talks about what's happening in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses news from the EPA on Dicamba.<br />Annie Hadden, Illinois Beef Association, discusses changes to the upcoming Illinois Beef Show.<br />Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, talks about what's happening in soybean markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 11, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-11-2026--69971045</link><description><![CDATA[Longtime free-trader and Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is having “buyer’s remorse” on Congress giving up some of its tariff power to the president back in the 1960s and 70s, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />University of Illinois dairy researcher Dr. Phil Cardoso talks about hybrid rye research from last week's dairy summit.<br />Scott Jensen, Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's markets team, has a look at Fed rates and the overall economic landscape.<br />Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.<br />Adam Mortiz, merchandiser for Alliance Grain, talks a WASDE without much change and corn export trends.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69971045</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69971045/rfd_illinois_february_11_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Longtime free-trader and Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is having “buyer’s remorse” on Congress giving up some of its tariff power to the president back in the 1960s and 70s, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
University of Illinois dairy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Longtime free-trader and Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is having “buyer’s remorse” on Congress giving up some of its tariff power to the president back in the 1960s and 70s, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />University of Illinois dairy researcher Dr. Phil Cardoso talks about hybrid rye research from last week's dairy summit.<br />Scott Jensen, Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's markets team, has a look at Fed rates and the overall economic landscape.<br />Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.<br />Adam Mortiz, merchandiser for Alliance Grain, talks a WASDE without much change and corn export trends.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 10, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-10-2026--69950330</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the latest details in an upcoming renewal of the US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement.<br />Henry County Farmer Rock Katschnig details the decisions farmers are making this winter as they prepare for planting season.<br />Mercer County Farmer Chad Bell also outlines the decision making process for 2026.<br />Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, talks about the process of developing a new food pyramid and protein-first dietary reccomendations from Cattle Con 2026.<br />National Cattleman's Beef Association Dietician Shalene McNeill talks about the way beef fits into a diet.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69950330</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69950330/rfd_illinois_february_10_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the latest details in an upcoming renewal of the US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement.
Henry County Farmer Rock Katschnig details the decisions farmers are making this winter as they prepare for planting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the latest details in an upcoming renewal of the US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement.<br />Henry County Farmer Rock Katschnig details the decisions farmers are making this winter as they prepare for planting season.<br />Mercer County Farmer Chad Bell also outlines the decision making process for 2026.<br />Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, talks about the process of developing a new food pyramid and protein-first dietary reccomendations from Cattle Con 2026.<br />National Cattleman's Beef Association Dietician Shalene McNeill talks about the way beef fits into a diet.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-09-2026--69885656</link><description><![CDATA[Josh Bolen, Young Leader Conference participant from Ogle County, talks about what benefits there are at the annual conference.<br />Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club President Owen Bull describes what it takes to host the club's annual expo.<br />Michelle Hatfield, Midwest Foodbank, explains why the foodbank has a presence at the Midwest Truck and Trailer show.<br />Tyler Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, talks about what markets could look like if China goes through with buying what's expected.<br />CASE IH Precision Segment Lead Kendal Quandahl discusses breaking down the equipment used on a farm from CattleCon.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast for the week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69885656</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69885656/rfd_illinois_february_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Josh Bolen, Young Leader Conference participant from Ogle County, talks about what benefits there are at the annual conference.
Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club President Owen Bull describes what it takes to host the club's annual expo....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Josh Bolen, Young Leader Conference participant from Ogle County, talks about what benefits there are at the annual conference.<br />Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club President Owen Bull describes what it takes to host the club's annual expo.<br />Michelle Hatfield, Midwest Foodbank, explains why the foodbank has a presence at the Midwest Truck and Trailer show.<br />Tyler Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, talks about what markets could look like if China goes through with buying what's expected.<br />CASE IH Precision Segment Lead Kendal Quandahl discusses breaking down the equipment used on a farm from CattleCon.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast for the week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-06-2026--69842648</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what his staff manages day-to-day for Farm Bureau members.<br />Josh Lindville, Stone X Inputs Analyst, discusses the international outlook for fertilizer costs.<br />Shannon Welch, President of the Illinois Beef Association, talks about getting back into livestock during his college days.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at the weekend's forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69842648</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69842648/rfd_illinois_february_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what his staff manages day-to-day for Farm Bureau members.
Josh Lindville, Stone X Inputs Analyst, discusses the international outlook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about what his staff manages day-to-day for Farm Bureau members.<br />Josh Lindville, Stone X Inputs Analyst, discusses the international outlook for fertilizer costs.<br />Shannon Welch, President of the Illinois Beef Association, talks about getting back into livestock during his college days.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at the weekend's forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 05, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-05-2026--69810464</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69810464</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69810464/rfd_illinois_february_05_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 04, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-04-2026--69783562</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley believes a year-round E15 bill from the House will need to be attached to a Senate bill to survive.<br />Henry County farmer Rock Katscgnig gives a Snowbird Report from Fort Meyers on freezing temperatures in Florida and what it means for produce.<br />NCBA Meat Scientist Jessica Lancaster discusses work in consumer research through the Beef Checkoff as carcasses weight continues to grow.<br />17th Street BBQ's Amy Main talks about the Murphysboro businesses' package of meat delivery for the big game.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your forecast for the week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69783562</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69783562/rfd_illinois_february_04_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley believes a year-round E15 bill from the House will need to be attached to a Senate bill to survive.
Henry County farmer Rock Katscgnig gives a Snowbird Report from Fort Meyers on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley believes a year-round E15 bill from the House will need to be attached to a Senate bill to survive.<br />Henry County farmer Rock Katscgnig gives a Snowbird Report from Fort Meyers on freezing temperatures in Florida and what it means for produce.<br />NCBA Meat Scientist Jessica Lancaster discusses work in consumer research through the Beef Checkoff as carcasses weight continues to grow.<br />17th Street BBQ's Amy Main talks about the Murphysboro businesses' package of meat delivery for the big game.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has your forecast for the week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 03, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-03-2026--69758945</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports year-round E15 legislation, sidelined last year, still has broad bipartisan support in Congress.<br />Dr. Matt Montgomery, Agronomy Education Lead at Beck's Hybrids, talks about long-term considerations farmers should have in mind for the upcoming planting season.<br />Rachel Brown, Farm Family Resource Initiative Mental Health Specialist, previews a talk on reducing screentime for this weekend's Young Leaders Conference.<br />AgMarket.Net co-founder Matt Bennett talks about outlooks for the planting season, while Curt Kimmel discusses strategies for corn futures.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69758945</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69758945/rfd_illinois_february_03_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports year-round E15 legislation, sidelined last year, still has broad bipartisan support in Congress.
Dr. Matt Montgomery, Agronomy Education Lead at Beck's Hybrids, talks about long-term considerations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports year-round E15 legislation, sidelined last year, still has broad bipartisan support in Congress.<br />Dr. Matt Montgomery, Agronomy Education Lead at Beck's Hybrids, talks about long-term considerations farmers should have in mind for the upcoming planting season.<br />Rachel Brown, Farm Family Resource Initiative Mental Health Specialist, previews a talk on reducing screentime for this weekend's Young Leaders Conference.<br />AgMarket.Net co-founder Matt Bennett talks about outlooks for the planting season, while Curt Kimmel discusses strategies for corn futures.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 02, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-02-2026--69738337</link><description><![CDATA["Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow, as discusses important issues for the year's congressional calendar and the importance of face-to-face work.<br />Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates, puts a Friday market day in the red into perspective.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69738337</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69738337/rfd_illinois_february_02_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow, as discusses important issues for the year's congressional calendar and the importance of face-to-face work.
Brian Burke, John...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow, as discusses important issues for the year's congressional calendar and the importance of face-to-face work.<br />Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates, puts a Friday market day in the red into perspective.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 30, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-30-2026--69683644</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson talks about the importance and impact of the bureau's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.<br />IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow explains what's at stake as Washington works to pass appropriations bills.<br />Sam Taylor, Rabo Bank Farm Input Analyst, discusses his Soy Summit presentation on tariffs, costs and availability.<br />Steve Bridge, RFD Correspondent at Springfield affiliate WMAY, talks about food distribution efforts on a state level.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69683644</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69683644/rfd_illinois_january_30_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson talks about the importance and impact of the bureau's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.
IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow explains what's at stake as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson talks about the importance and impact of the bureau's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.<br />IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow explains what's at stake as Washington works to pass appropriations bills.<br />Sam Taylor, Rabo Bank Farm Input Analyst, discusses his Soy Summit presentation on tariffs, costs and availability.<br />Steve Bridge, RFD Correspondent at Springfield affiliate WMAY, talks about food distribution efforts on a state level.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 29, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-29-2026--69663922</link><description><![CDATA[Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says President Donald Trump pledges support for year-round E15, as a deal falls apart in Congress.<br />Assistant Director of Agriculture for Illinois Kristi Jones kicks off the Illinois Farm Bureau Everything Local Conference in Springfield.<br />Todd Main, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Market Development, describes new uses for soybeans from the Soy Summit.<br />Matt Reardon, Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, talks about the grip of cold on the Midwest.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast ahead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69663922</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69663922/rfd_illinois_january_29_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says President Donald Trump pledges support for year-round E15, as a deal falls apart in Congress.
Assistant Director of Agriculture for Illinois Kristi Jones kicks off the Illinois Farm Bureau Everything Local...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye says President Donald Trump pledges support for year-round E15, as a deal falls apart in Congress.<br />Assistant Director of Agriculture for Illinois Kristi Jones kicks off the Illinois Farm Bureau Everything Local Conference in Springfield.<br />Todd Main, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Market Development, describes new uses for soybeans from the Soy Summit.<br />Matt Reardon, Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, talks about the grip of cold on the Midwest.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast ahead.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 28, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-28-2026--69642946</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as a top ethanol state senator is accusing oil refiners of ‘moving the goal post’ after a deal was worked out last week on year-round E15.<br />Kristi Jones, Illinois Assistant Director of Ag, talks about opening the Everything Local Conference and her recent trip to India with the National State Directors of Agriculture.<br />Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois, talks Farm Bill progress, or lack of progress, from the IL Soy Summit.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69642946</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69642946/rfd_illinois_january_28_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as a top ethanol state senator is accusing oil refiners of ‘moving the goal post’ after a deal was worked out last week on year-round E15.
Kristi Jones, Illinois Assistant Director of Ag, talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports as a top ethanol state senator is accusing oil refiners of ‘moving the goal post’ after a deal was worked out last week on year-round E15.<br />Kristi Jones, Illinois Assistant Director of Ag, talks about opening the Everything Local Conference and her recent trip to India with the National State Directors of Agriculture.<br />Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois, talks Farm Bill progress, or lack of progress, from the IL Soy Summit.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 27, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-27-2026--69619519</link><description><![CDATA[Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House lawmaker efforts to push year-round E15 and additional farm aid.<br />Josh Maschoff, president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the importance of trade with Mexico.<br />Precision Planting's Bryce Baker explains a new product aiming to increase the performance of corn right from the time of planting.<br />Nick Hausen, Meteorologist at Nick Hausen Weather, covers the continuing freezing cold.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69619519</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69619519/rfd_illinois_january_27_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House lawmaker efforts to push year-round E15 and additional farm aid.
Josh Maschoff, president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the importance of trade with Mexico.
Precision Planting's Bryce...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House lawmaker efforts to push year-round E15 and additional farm aid.<br />Josh Maschoff, president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the importance of trade with Mexico.<br />Precision Planting's Bryce Baker explains a new product aiming to increase the performance of corn right from the time of planting.<br />Nick Hausen, Meteorologist at Nick Hausen Weather, covers the continuing freezing cold.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 26, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-26-2026--69590130</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the ongoing push for year round E15.<br />Josh Maschhoff, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about new incoming board members.<br />Jim Rasor, former Chief Meteorologist at WSIL, talks about the details of an ongoing cold snap.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about weather impact on the markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69590130</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69590130/rfd_illinois_january_26_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the ongoing push for year round E15.
Josh Maschhoff, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about new incoming board members.
Jim Rasor, former Chief Meteorologist at WSIL, talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the ongoing push for year round E15.<br />Josh Maschhoff, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about new incoming board members.<br />Jim Rasor, former Chief Meteorologist at WSIL, talks about the details of an ongoing cold snap.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about weather impact on the markets.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 23, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-23-2026--69558175</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about budget bills and federal funding.<br />Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association's Outreach Agronomist, discusses sulfur, how much to use and when to use it.<br />Steve Bridge, WMAY affiliate reporter in Springfield, talks to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin about the possibility of progress on a Farm Bill.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your bitterly cold weekend forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69558175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69558175/rfd_illinois_january_23_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about budget bills and federal funding.
Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association's Outreach Agronomist, discusses sulfur, how much to use...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about budget bills and federal funding.<br />Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association's Outreach Agronomist, discusses sulfur, how much to use and when to use it.<br />Steve Bridge, WMAY affiliate reporter in Springfield, talks to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin about the possibility of progress on a Farm Bill.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your bitterly cold weekend forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 22, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-22-2026--69544729</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye explains Reuters reports that China has met its commitment on buying U.S. soybeans, after the country shut out soybeans for four months of 2025.<br />John Howell, chair of the Illinois Wheat Development Board, discusses his role from the Double Crop Forum.<br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service Lincoln, explains what extreme cold means for Illinois' forecast this weekend.<br />Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, looks at where corn markets could go.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the forecast and that upcoming bitter cold.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69544729</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69544729/rfd_illinois_january_22_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye explains Reuters reports that China has met its commitment on buying U.S. soybeans, after the country shut out soybeans for four months of 2025.
John Howell, chair of the Illinois Wheat Development Board,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye explains Reuters reports that China has met its commitment on buying U.S. soybeans, after the country shut out soybeans for four months of 2025.<br />John Howell, chair of the Illinois Wheat Development Board, discusses his role from the Double Crop Forum.<br />Ed Shimon, National Weather Service Lincoln, explains what extreme cold means for Illinois' forecast this weekend.<br />Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, looks at where corn markets could go.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the forecast and that upcoming bitter cold.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 21, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-21-2026--69530723</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson joins the program ahead of the first meeting of the new board.<br />Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net, outlines some of his concerns while taking a look at the markets following a long weekend.<br />Matt Kaye, RFD Washington Correspondent, reports on positive outlooks for hogs and cattle in corp forecasts.<br />Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast as bitter cold continues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69530723</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69530723/rfd_illinois_january_21_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson joins the program ahead of the first meeting of the new board.
Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net, outlines some of his concerns while taking a look at the markets following a long weekend.
Matt Kaye, RFD...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson joins the program ahead of the first meeting of the new board.<br />Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net, outlines some of his concerns while taking a look at the markets following a long weekend.<br />Matt Kaye, RFD Washington Correspondent, reports on positive outlooks for hogs and cattle in corp forecasts.<br />Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast as bitter cold continues.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 20, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-20-2026--69517616</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye, RFD Washington Correspondent, reports on potential disruptions to last year's US trade deal with the EU as European countries react to a Greenland Takeover Plan from President Donald Trump.<br />Jason Webster, Precision Planting, outlines some agronomy decisions that matter for 2026, in a segment from the latest episode of RFD's Taking Stalk podcast.<br />Andrew Margenot, Illinois Association of Drainage Districts, talks about the latest research from the University of Illinois on nutrient export via drainage tile.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at continuing bitter cold.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69517616</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:05:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69517616/rfd_illinois_january_20_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye, RFD Washington Correspondent, reports on potential disruptions to last year's US trade deal with the EU as European countries react to a Greenland Takeover Plan from President Donald Trump.
Jason Webster, Precision Planting, outlines some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye, RFD Washington Correspondent, reports on potential disruptions to last year's US trade deal with the EU as European countries react to a Greenland Takeover Plan from President Donald Trump.<br />Jason Webster, Precision Planting, outlines some agronomy decisions that matter for 2026, in a segment from the latest episode of RFD's Taking Stalk podcast.<br />Andrew Margenot, Illinois Association of Drainage Districts, talks about the latest research from the University of Illinois on nutrient export via drainage tile.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at continuing bitter cold.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 19, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-19-2026--69505093</link><description><![CDATA[Montgomery County Drainage Commissioner Thomas Mulch explains the importance and function of local drainage districts from the Illinois Association of Drainage Districts meeting.<br />Outgoing president David Hake from Washington County talks about the importance of county fairs from the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs.<br />Also hear incoming IAAF president Gary Mielke from the Stephenson County Fair.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto shares details on an ongoing cold snap.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69505093</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69505093/rfd_illinois_january_19_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Montgomery County Drainage Commissioner Thomas Mulch explains the importance and function of local drainage districts from the Illinois Association of Drainage Districts meeting.
Outgoing president David Hake from Washington County talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Montgomery County Drainage Commissioner Thomas Mulch explains the importance and function of local drainage districts from the Illinois Association of Drainage Districts meeting.<br />Outgoing president David Hake from Washington County talks about the importance of county fairs from the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs.<br />Also hear incoming IAAF president Gary Mielke from the Stephenson County Fair.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto shares details on an ongoing cold snap.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 16, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-16-2026--69466563</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello outlines his agenda for 2026, with farmer profitability and commodity prices top of mind.<br />Justin Daugherty, Sales Manager for Crop Nutirents at Growmark, talks about impact from supply chain issues.<br />Kris Ehler, Champaign County farmer, says it would take a lot to get to equilibrium as farmers eye drought maps.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69466563</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69466563/rfd_illinois_january_16_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello outlines his agenda for 2026, with farmer profitability and commodity prices top of mind.
Justin Daugherty, Sales Manager for Crop Nutirents at Growmark, talks about impact from supply chain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello outlines his agenda for 2026, with farmer profitability and commodity prices top of mind.<br />Justin Daugherty, Sales Manager for Crop Nutirents at Growmark, talks about impact from supply chain issues.<br />Kris Ehler, Champaign County farmer, says it would take a lot to get to equilibrium as farmers eye drought maps.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 15, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-15-2026--69452257</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Government Affairs &amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, highlights the AFBF Annual Meeting from Anaheim, California. He talks policy and appropriations conversations from Washington.<br />Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale Inc., talks about the impact of yield growing WASDE reports and markets.<br />Matt Kaye, Washington Correspondent for RFD, reports on continued efforts to implement year-round E15.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto gives the forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69452257</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69452257/rfd_illinois_january_15_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Government Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, highlights the AFBF Annual Meeting from Anaheim, California. He talks policy and appropriations conversations from Washington.
Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Government Affairs &amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, highlights the AFBF Annual Meeting from Anaheim, California. He talks policy and appropriations conversations from Washington.<br />Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale Inc., talks about the impact of yield growing WASDE reports and markets.<br />Matt Kaye, Washington Correspondent for RFD, reports on continued efforts to implement year-round E15.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto gives the forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 14, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-14-2026--69435773</link><description><![CDATA[Farmweek's Tammie Sloup wraps up the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Anaheim with Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto previews a 12-day stretch of freezing winter weather in Illinois.<br />Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, discusses marketing a crop in current conditions.<br />Washington correspondent Matt Kaye gets reaction to USDA reports from Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69435773</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69435773/rfd_illinois_january_14_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farmweek's Tammie Sloup wraps up the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Anaheim with Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson.
Meteorologist Paul Otto previews a 12-day stretch of freezing winter weather in Illinois.
Brian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farmweek's Tammie Sloup wraps up the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Anaheim with Illinois Farm Bureau President Phillip Nelson.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto previews a 12-day stretch of freezing winter weather in Illinois.<br />Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, discusses marketing a crop in current conditions.<br />Washington correspondent Matt Kaye gets reaction to USDA reports from Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 13, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-13-2026--69418904</link><description><![CDATA[Kade Hill, Livingston County Young Leader, talks about finishing third at the AFBF Discussion Meet.<br />Daniel and Constance Herriot, Champaign County, talk about Young Leader participation at AFBF.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about a bearish report from the USDA on WASDE, and takes a look at where corn goes from here in 2026.<br />Andrew Bagely, Bagely Farms Meat Market, talks about holiday beef sales.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69418904</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69418904/rfd_illinois_january_13_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kade Hill, Livingston County Young Leader, talks about finishing third at the AFBF Discussion Meet.
Daniel and Constance Herriot, Champaign County, talk about Young Leader participation at AFBF.
Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about a bearish...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kade Hill, Livingston County Young Leader, talks about finishing third at the AFBF Discussion Meet.<br />Daniel and Constance Herriot, Champaign County, talk about Young Leader participation at AFBF.<br />Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about a bearish report from the USDA on WASDE, and takes a look at where corn goes from here in 2026.<br />Andrew Bagely, Bagely Farms Meat Market, talks about holiday beef sales.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 12, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-12-2026--69400452</link><description><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA FSA, updates farmers on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program(rates, limitations, and eligibility) and Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.<br />RFD Radio's Jim Taylor speaks with IFB President Phillip Nelson about his goals in a new administration from the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at this week's forecast.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69400452</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69400452/rfd_illinois_january_12_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA FSA, updates farmers on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program(rates, limitations, and eligibility) and Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
RFD Radio's Jim Taylor speaks with IFB President Phillip...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA FSA, updates farmers on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program(rates, limitations, and eligibility) and Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.<br />RFD Radio's Jim Taylor speaks with IFB President Phillip Nelson about his goals in a new administration from the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at this week's forecast.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 09, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-09-2026--69370504</link><description><![CDATA[IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow covers early movement as Congress reconvenes in a new year.<br />Tim Abel, Growmark Director of Customer Risk Management, talks about geopolitical impacts on fuel prices.<br />Kathryn Seebruck, Agronomy/Crop Sciences Educator at the University of Illinois Extension, previews an upcoming eight event series, the Agronomy Summit.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the weekend forecast and what to expect early next week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69370504</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69370504/rfd_illinois_january_09_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow covers early movement as Congress reconvenes in a new year.
Tim Abel, Growmark Director of Customer Risk Management, talks about geopolitical impacts on fuel prices.
Kathryn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow covers early movement as Congress reconvenes in a new year.<br />Tim Abel, Growmark Director of Customer Risk Management, talks about geopolitical impacts on fuel prices.<br />Kathryn Seebruck, Agronomy/Crop Sciences Educator at the University of Illinois Extension, previews an upcoming eight event series, the Agronomy Summit.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the weekend forecast and what to expect early next week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 08, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-08-2026--69352424</link><description><![CDATA[Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports as more than 70 biofuel and farm groups renewed their call on Congress to pass year-round nationwide E15 legislation.<br />Levi Siebert talks about the founding and work of the Live Like Lincoln Foundation.<br />Dr. Karla Gage, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, talks about cover crops to control weed growth in the latest Weeds with Karla segment.<br />Scott Sims, region manager of a Western Grain Marketing facility, talks about some new corn demand.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto provides a regular update on the weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69352424</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69352424/rfd_illinois_january_08_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports as more than 70 biofuel and farm groups renewed their call on Congress to pass year-round nationwide E15 legislation.
Levi Siebert talks about the founding and work of the Live Like Lincoln Foundation.
Dr....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports as more than 70 biofuel and farm groups renewed their call on Congress to pass year-round nationwide E15 legislation.<br />Levi Siebert talks about the founding and work of the Live Like Lincoln Foundation.<br />Dr. Karla Gage, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, talks about cover crops to control weed growth in the latest Weeds with Karla segment.<br />Scott Sims, region manager of a Western Grain Marketing facility, talks about some new corn demand.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto provides a regular update on the weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 07, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-07-2026--69339479</link><description><![CDATA[Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a record setting October for ethanol use, according to Energy Department Data.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems Tasha Bunting outlines changes on the Illinois Wheat Development Board, now under new leadership.<br />Jim Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, talks about the results of a monthly Ag Economy Barometer.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69339479</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69339479/rfd_illinois_january_07_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a record setting October for ethanol use, according to Energy Department Data.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems Tasha Bunting outlines changes on the Illinois Wheat Development...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a record setting October for ethanol use, according to Energy Department Data.<br />Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems Tasha Bunting outlines changes on the Illinois Wheat Development Board, now under new leadership.<br />Jim Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, talks about the results of a monthly Ag Economy Barometer.<br />Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 06, 2026</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-06-2026--69322127</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says more farm aid is likely a necessity in 2026, but won't give a precise figure.<br />Trevor Toland of Macomb talks about winter grazing for cattle, describing a winter that's been dry.<br />Kevin Lighty, meteorologist at WCIA, says Illinois led the country in the number of tornadoes in 2025.<br />Tom Dosdall, StoneX, explains a volatile market.<br />Meteorlogist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69322127</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:05:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69322127/rfd_illinois_january_06_2026.mp3" length="22081663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says more farm aid is likely a necessity in 2026, but won't give a precise figure.
Trevor Toland of Macomb talks about winter grazing for cattle, describing a winter that's been dry.
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Charles Krause, Chair of the Midwest Dairy Association, looks back at the year in dairy.
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Today's guests include Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau IAA Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62965921</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:51:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62965921/000800405.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news and information. Today's guests include Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau IAA Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news and information. 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Today's guests include Brian Duncan President of the Illinois Farm Bureau &amp; USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62866349</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:43:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62866349/000800403.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp;amp; information. Today's guests include Brian Duncan President of the Illinois Farm Bureau &amp;amp; USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information. 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Today's guests include Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello &amp; Joe Camp CommStock Investments.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62690403</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:32:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62690403/000800401.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest farm news &amp;amp; information. Today's guests include Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello &amp;amp; Joe Camp CommStock Investments.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest farm news &amp; information. Today's guests include Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello &amp; Joe Camp CommStock Investments.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,farmers,illinois,soybeas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 8, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-8-2024--62665322</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information. 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Today's guests include Jason Webster at Precision Planting &amp; Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62621626</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:13:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62621626/000800402.mp3" length="22073344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp;amp; information. Today's guests include Jason Webster at Precision Planting &amp;amp; Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information. 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Today's guests include Joe Camp with CommStock Investments &amp; Tom Eickman at Eickman's Meat Processing. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62437244</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62437244/000800401.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest farm news &amp;amp; information. Today's guests include Joe Camp with CommStock Investments &amp;amp; Tom Eickman at Eickman's Meat Processing. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest farm news &amp; information. 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Lance Ruppert, GMK talks fertilizer and carbon; Steve Bridge reports on road safety; plus news on mortgage rates and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities Kevin Semlow, counts down the days to Election 2024.<br />Lance Ruppert, GMK talks fertilizer and carbon; Steve Bridge reports on road safety; plus news on mortgage rates and gold.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 17, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-17-2024--62397831</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team today for the latest in farm news and information. Guests include Jacob Kleinberg with Roach Ag, Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, and Marilyn Tanner from Tanners Orchard. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62397831</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62397831/000800404.mp3" length="21952512" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team today for the latest in farm news and information. Guests include Jacob Kleinberg with Roach Ag, Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, and Marilyn Tanner from Tanners Orchard. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team today for the latest in farm news and information. Guests include Jacob Kleinberg with Roach Ag, Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, and Marilyn Tanner from Tanners Orchard. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1372</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>apples,beans,corn,farm,grazing,illinois,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 16, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-16-2025--62384316</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information from the field and the marketplace.<br />Today's guests include Cheryl Walsh of Peoria County President of the Illinois Pork Producers and Matt Bennett of Shelby County with AgMarket.Net<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62384316</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:46:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62384316/000800403.mp3" length="22038528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp;amp; information from the field and the marketplace.
Today's guests include Cheryl Walsh of Peoria County President of the Illinois Pork Producers and Matt Bennett of Shelby County with AgMarket.Net
 </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information from the field and the marketplace.<br />Today's guests include Cheryl Walsh of Peoria County President of the Illinois Pork Producers and Matt Bennett of Shelby County with AgMarket.Net<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>corn,farmbill,harvest,illinois,pork,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 15, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-15-2024--62372695</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information! Today's guests include Mike Zuzolo Global Commodity Analytics and Logan Karcher Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62372695</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:07:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62372695/000800402.mp3" length="21989376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp;amp; information! Today's guests include Mike Zuzolo Global Commodity Analytics and Logan Karcher Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news &amp; information! Today's guests include Mike Zuzolo Global Commodity Analytics and Logan Karcher Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1375</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,harvest,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 14, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-14-2024--62357961</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news and information! Today's guests include Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers, Kristi Jones Illinois Deputy Director of Ag &amp; Jonathan Strok Country Trust Bank. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62357961</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:25:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62357961/000800401.mp3" length="22046720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news and information! Today's guests include Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers, Kristi Jones Illinois Deputy Director of Ag &amp;amp; Jonathan Strok Country Trust Bank. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news and information! Today's guests include Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers, Kristi Jones Illinois Deputy Director of Ag &amp; Jonathan Strok Country Trust Bank. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>corn,farms,harvest,illinois,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 11, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-11-2024--62330972</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the top of the farm news, with the latest from GROWMARK on Florida phosphate production &amp; potential impacts from recent weather events. Also hear the latest about the major announcements coming from Prairie Farms Dairy, including a land purchase in Washington County that could mean a new processing plant and tremendous opportunity for the dairy industry.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62330972</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:29:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62330972/000800405.mp3" length="21891072" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the top of the farm news, with the latest from GROWMARK on Florida phosphate production &amp;amp; potential impacts from recent weather events. Also hear the latest about the major announcements coming from Prairie Farms Dairy, including...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the top of the farm news, with the latest from GROWMARK on Florida phosphate production &amp; potential impacts from recent weather events. Also hear the latest about the major announcements coming from Prairie Farms Dairy, including a land purchase in Washington County that could mean a new processing plant and tremendous opportunity for the dairy industry.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,farm,farmers,harvest,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 10, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-10-2024--62312006</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62312006</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:58:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62312006/000800404.mp3" length="22030336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1377</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 9, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-9-2024--62298196</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp; information.Today Rita talks with Matt McClellend VP CEO Prairie Farms Dairy &amp; Frank Doll President Prairie Farms about a new incentive program for farmers and DeLoss has a full report from the Illinois featured stops on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Road Show. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62298196</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:18:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62298196/000800403.mp3" length="22034432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp;amp; information.Today Rita talks with Matt McClellend VP CEO Prairie Farms Dairy &amp;amp; Frank Doll President Prairie Farms about a new incentive program for farmers and DeLoss has a full report from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp; information.Today Rita talks with Matt McClellend VP CEO Prairie Farms Dairy &amp; Frank Doll President Prairie Farms about a new incentive program for farmers and DeLoss has a full report from the Illinois featured stops on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Road Show. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,dairy,equipment,farm,illinois,markets,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 8, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-8-2024--62283786</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news and information. Today's guests include Farm Week CropWatcher Todd Easton in Coles County, Dennis Michelsen WITY and Joe Camp CommStock Investments. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62283786</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:44:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62283786/000800402.mp3" length="21932032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news and information. Today's guests include Farm Week CropWatcher Todd Easton in Coles County, Dennis Michelsen WITY and Joe Camp CommStock Investments. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news and information. Today's guests include Farm Week CropWatcher Todd Easton in Coles County, Dennis Michelsen WITY and Joe Camp CommStock Investments. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1371</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,harvest,illinois,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 7, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-7-2024--62270451</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest state and national agriculture news and information. Today's guests include Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman President of the National Corn Growers Association and Dr. Kimberlee Kidwell University of Illinois Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62270451</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:49:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62270451/000800401.mp3" length="21968896" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest state and national agriculture news and information. Today's guests include Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman President of the National Corn Growers Association and Dr. Kimberlee Kidwell University of Illinois Associate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest state and national agriculture news and information. Today's guests include Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman President of the National Corn Growers Association and Dr. Kimberlee Kidwell University of Illinois Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1373</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beans,corn,family,farmer,harvest,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 4, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-4-2024--62230572</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest on the temporary end to the ILA-USMX strike and insights into propane prices for fall and winter. Today's guests include Dan Halstrom USMEF- U.S. Meat Export Federation and Dan Pannier with GROWMARK.<br />Plus an October Pork Month reminder from Sloane &amp; Lowen Stayton of the Crazy Clovers 4-H Club in Macoupin County. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62230572</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:53:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62230572/000800405.mp3" length="21919744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest on the temporary end to the ILA-USMX strike and insights into propane prices for fall and winter. Today's guests include Dan Halstrom USMEF- U.S. Meat Export Federation and Dan Pannier with GROWMARK.
Plus an October Pork...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest on the temporary end to the ILA-USMX strike and insights into propane prices for fall and winter. Today's guests include Dan Halstrom USMEF- U.S. Meat Export Federation and Dan Pannier with GROWMARK.<br />Plus an October Pork Month reminder from Sloane &amp; Lowen Stayton of the Crazy Clovers 4-H Club in Macoupin County. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1370</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,farm,harvest,illinois,pork,profitability,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 3, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-3-2024--62209431</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news, markets, and information.Today's guests include Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association, Rod Stoll from World Dairy Expo, and Doug Yoder COUNTRY. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62209431</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62209431/000800404.mp3" length="22036480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in farm news, markets, and information.Today's guests include Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association, Rod Stoll from World Dairy Expo, and Doug Yoder COUNTRY. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in farm news, markets, and information.Today's guests include Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association, Rod Stoll from World Dairy Expo, and Doug Yoder COUNTRY. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,beef,corn,dairy,harvest,illinois,livestock,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 2, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-2-2024--62209425</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62209425</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:04:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62209425/000800403.mp3" length="21753856" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 1, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-1-2024--62178515</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team today for the latest in agriculture news and information with updates on the farm bill, harvest and markets.<br />Guests include Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau and Nick Frederking AgriGold. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62178515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:43:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62178515/000800402.mp3" length="21835776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team today for the latest in agriculture news and information with updates on the farm bill, harvest and markets.
Guests include Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau and Nick Frederking AgriGold. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team today for the latest in agriculture news and information with updates on the farm bill, harvest and markets.<br />Guests include Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau and Nick Frederking AgriGold. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1365</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,farm,harvest,markets,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 30, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-30-2024--62163769</link><description><![CDATA[Joining the team on today's program: Rick Siemer President of Siemer Milling, <br />Jessica Rutkoski University of Illinois Wheat Breeder and Terry Probst Total Farm Marketing.<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62163769</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:19:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62163769/000800401.mp3" length="21977088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joining the team on today's program: Rick Siemer President of Siemer Milling, 
Jessica Rutkoski University of Illinois Wheat Breeder and Terry Probst Total Farm Marketing.
 </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joining the team on today's program: Rick Siemer President of Siemer Milling, <br />Jessica Rutkoski University of Illinois Wheat Breeder and Terry Probst Total Farm Marketing.<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1374</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,harvest,illinois,markets,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 27, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-27-2024--62127069</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information. Rita talks with Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau for an update on news from D.C. that includes hope for the farm bill. DeLoss talks with Matt Lurkins GROWMARK about their recent investment into Big River Ethanol and Doug Yoder Crop Agency Manager at COUNTRY Financial talking about the crop insurance payment deadline Sept 30.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62127069</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:29:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62127069/000800405.mp3" length="21895168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information. Rita talks with Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau for an update on news from D.C. that includes hope for the farm bill. DeLoss talks with Matt Lurkins GROWMARK about their recent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information. Rita talks with Kevin Semlow Illinois Farm Bureau for an update on news from D.C. that includes hope for the farm bill. DeLoss talks with Matt Lurkins GROWMARK about their recent investment into Big River Ethanol and Doug Yoder Crop Agency Manager at COUNTRY Financial talking about the crop insurance payment deadline Sept 30.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,country,ethanol,growmark,harvest,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 26, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-26-2024--62116962</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest look at agriculture news &amp; information. Today's guests include<br />Brian Duncan the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Tim Killeen the President of the University of Illinois System as they talk from the COUNTRY RFD Studio about partnerships and the future of Illinois agriculture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62116962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:17:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62116962/000800404.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest look at agriculture news &amp;amp; information. Today's guests include
Brian Duncan the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Tim Killeen the President of the University of Illinois System as they talk from the COUNTRY RFD...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest look at agriculture news &amp; information. Today's guests include<br />Brian Duncan the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Tim Killeen the President of the University of Illinois System as they talk from the COUNTRY RFD Studio about partnerships and the future of Illinois agriculture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>corn,harvest,illinois,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 25, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-25-2024--62103835</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp; information.<br /><br />Today Rita talks with Mike Tweedy @ EARTHOPTICS about his family farm in Illinois and his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.<br /><br />DeLoss shares his conversations from the U of I systems statewide tour from Decatur and has the latest financial news.<br /><br />Jim Taylor has the markets &amp; Paul Otto is in with the harvest forecast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62103835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:19:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62103835/000800403.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp;amp; information.

Today Rita talks with Mike Tweedy @ EARTHOPTICS about his family farm in Illinois and his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

DeLoss shares his conversations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news &amp; information.<br /><br />Today Rita talks with Mike Tweedy @ EARTHOPTICS about his family farm in Illinois and his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.<br /><br />DeLoss shares his conversations from the U of I systems statewide tour from Decatur and has the latest financial news.<br /><br />Jim Taylor has the markets &amp; Paul Otto is in with the harvest forecast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beans,corn,harvest,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 24, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-24-2024--62090241</link><description><![CDATA[Today's guests on RFD Illinois; Morgan County farmer Evan Marr, Meteorologists Mark Henderson, and Barchart Sr. Market Analyst Darin Newsom. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62090241</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:53:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62090241/000800402.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's guests on RFD Illinois; Morgan County farmer Evan Marr, Meteorologists Mark Henderson, and Barchart Sr. Market Analyst Darin Newsom. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's guests on RFD Illinois; Morgan County farmer Evan Marr, Meteorologists Mark Henderson, and Barchart Sr. Market Analyst Darin Newsom. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beans,corn,harvest,illinois,profitability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 23, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-23-2024--62077016</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest news &amp; information. In today's program, Rita talks with Katie Lemenager at the Illinois Department of Agriculture about the recent IDOA International Grain Tour. DeLoss talks with Farm Week's Rhiannon Branch about her feature this week on technology in agriculture.<br /><br />Jim has the overnight markets and talks with Paul Otto for the latest harvest forecast for Illinois.    <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62077016</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:16:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62077016/000800401.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest news &amp;amp; information. In today's program, Rita talks with Katie Lemenager at the Illinois Department of Agriculture about the recent IDOA International Grain Tour. DeLoss talks with Farm Week's Rhiannon Branch about her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest news &amp; information. In today's program, Rita talks with Katie Lemenager at the Illinois Department of Agriculture about the recent IDOA International Grain Tour. DeLoss talks with Farm Week's Rhiannon Branch about her feature this week on technology in agriculture.<br /><br />Jim has the overnight markets and talks with Paul Otto for the latest harvest forecast for Illinois.    <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beans,corn,harvest,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 20, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-20-2024--62041745</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in ag news and information. Hear from Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau executive director governmental affairs and commodities, as he joined Rita in the studio for an update on activities in D.C. and Springfield.<br /><br />DeLoss takes on all things markets in Profit Watch Energy, including the impacts of the Federal Reserve cut in interest rates earlier this week.<br /><br />Jim has the overnight markets &amp; Freese Notis Meteorologist, Paul Otto provides your harvest forecast for Illinois. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62041745</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:34:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62041745/000800405.mp3" length="22077440" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in ag news and information. Hear from Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau executive director governmental affairs and commodities, as he joined Rita in the studio for an update on activities in D.C. and Springfield.

DeLoss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in ag news and information. Hear from Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau executive director governmental affairs and commodities, as he joined Rita in the studio for an update on activities in D.C. and Springfield.<br /><br />DeLoss takes on all things markets in Profit Watch Energy, including the impacts of the Federal Reserve cut in interest rates earlier this week.<br /><br />Jim has the overnight markets &amp; Freese Notis Meteorologist, Paul Otto provides your harvest forecast for Illinois. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,farmers,harvest,illinois,markets</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 19, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-19-2024--62027935</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team the latest in agriculture news and information. In today's program Rita talks with Megan Dwyer Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship at IL Corn &amp; Amelia Cheek Associate Director Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau. <br /><br />DeLoss talks with Jacob Kleinberg at Roach Ag about the cut in interest rates &amp; Jackson Takach with Farmer Mac.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62027935</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:02:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62027935/000800404.mp3" length="22081536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team the latest in agriculture news and information. In today's program Rita talks with Megan Dwyer Director of Conservation &amp;amp; Nutrient Stewardship at IL Corn &amp;amp; Amelia Cheek Associate Director Environmental Policy Illinois Farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team the latest in agriculture news and information. In today's program Rita talks with Megan Dwyer Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship at IL Corn &amp; Amelia Cheek Associate Director Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau. <br /><br />DeLoss talks with Jacob Kleinberg at Roach Ag about the cut in interest rates &amp; Jackson Takach with Farmer Mac.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>corn,harvest,markets,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 18, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-18-2024--62010722</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information! <br /><br />Today, DeLoss talks with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau Brian Duncan about harvest, trade and the the U.S. Presidential Election. <br /><br />DeLoss also shares a great conversation he had early this week in K.C. with John Newton about farm policy in D.C. <br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62010722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:55:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62010722/000800403.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information! 

Today, DeLoss talks with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau Brian Duncan about harvest, trade and the the U.S. Presidential Election. 

DeLoss also shares a great conversation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and information! <br /><br />Today, DeLoss talks with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau Brian Duncan about harvest, trade and the the U.S. Presidential Election. <br /><br />DeLoss also shares a great conversation he had early this week in K.C. with John Newton about farm policy in D.C. <br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,farm,harvest,illinois,markets</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 17, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-17-2024--61929492</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and market updates.<br /><br />Rita talks with Illinois Director of Agriculture,Jerry Costello about National Farm Safety &amp; Health Week, the need for a safety focus during harvest for farmers, and the resources available through the Farm Family Resource Initiative.<br /><br />DeLoss talks harvest forecast with Eric Schmidt with EJS Weather and gets answers from Michael Kaeb with White Commerical about the unpriced crops coming to town.<br /><br />Jim joins with the market recap and the overnight markets, including the important updates on outside markets crude oil &amp; gold! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61929492</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:07:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61929492/000800402.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and market updates.

Rita talks with Illinois Director of Agriculture,Jerry Costello about National Farm Safety &amp;amp; Health Week, the need for a safety focus during harvest for farmers, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in agriculture news and market updates.<br /><br />Rita talks with Illinois Director of Agriculture,Jerry Costello about National Farm Safety &amp; Health Week, the need for a safety focus during harvest for farmers, and the resources available through the Farm Family Resource Initiative.<br /><br />DeLoss talks harvest forecast with Eric Schmidt with EJS Weather and gets answers from Michael Kaeb with White Commerical about the unpriced crops coming to town.<br /><br />Jim joins with the market recap and the overnight markets, including the important updates on outside markets crude oil &amp; gold! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,illinois,markets,safety,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 16, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-16-2024--61824836</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in Illinois agriculture news and information.<br /><br />Jim Jacobs, CEO of COUNTRY Financial, and Brian Duncan, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, joined Rita to talk about the COUNTRY changes announced last week for non-farm clients in Illinois.<br /><br />DeLoss talks with Tom Dosdall at StoneX about last week's WASDE report, has energy numbers and the latest news from Washington D.C.<br /><br />Jim Taylor is in for a look at overnight markets and visits with Paul Otto for this week's harvest weather forecast.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61824836</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:53:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61824836/000800401.mp3" length="22085632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest in Illinois agriculture news and information.

Jim Jacobs, CEO of COUNTRY Financial, and Brian Duncan, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, joined Rita to talk about the COUNTRY changes announced last week for non-farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest in Illinois agriculture news and information.<br /><br />Jim Jacobs, CEO of COUNTRY Financial, and Brian Duncan, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, joined Rita to talk about the COUNTRY changes announced last week for non-farm clients in Illinois.<br /><br />DeLoss talks with Tom Dosdall at StoneX about last week's WASDE report, has energy numbers and the latest news from Washington D.C.<br /><br />Jim Taylor is in for a look at overnight markets and visits with Paul Otto for this week's harvest weather forecast.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beans,corn,farmers,harvest,illinois,markets</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 13, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-13-2024--61459879</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest ag news and markets! Rita talks with Kevin Semlow, executive director of governmental affiars &amp; commodities about the budget bill work by Congress this week.<br /><br />DeLoss dives into the USDA crop production estimates and the impact on the markets &amp; visits with Garrett Uttler of Growmark crop nutrients.<br /><br />Jim gives the overnight markets and talks with Paul Otto for a harvest forecast!<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61459879</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:40:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61459879/000800405.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the latest ag news and markets! Rita talks with Kevin Semlow, executive director of governmental affiars &amp;amp; commodities about the budget bill work by Congress this week.

DeLoss dives into the USDA crop production estimates and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the latest ag news and markets! Rita talks with Kevin Semlow, executive director of governmental affiars &amp; commodities about the budget bill work by Congress this week.<br /><br />DeLoss dives into the USDA crop production estimates and the impact on the markets &amp; visits with Garrett Uttler of Growmark crop nutrients.<br /><br />Jim gives the overnight markets and talks with Paul Otto for a harvest forecast!<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 12, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-12-2024--61374296</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for a look inside agriculture today! Illinois Director of Ag of Jerry Costello talks with Rita about the upcoming harvest and the tough farm economy. Jim has the markets and talks with Paul Otto for the all important weather forecast &amp; Big D powers things home with a look at the inflation numbers and an informative conversation with Mike Steenhoek about the labor issues at the ports!   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61374296</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:58:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61374296/000800404.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for a look inside agriculture today! Illinois Director of Ag of Jerry Costello talks with Rita about the upcoming harvest and the tough farm economy. Jim has the markets and talks with Paul Otto for the all important weather forecast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for a look inside agriculture today! Illinois Director of Ag of Jerry Costello talks with Rita about the upcoming harvest and the tough farm economy. Jim has the markets and talks with Paul Otto for the all important weather forecast &amp; Big D powers things home with a look at the inflation numbers and an informative conversation with Mike Steenhoek about the labor issues at the ports!   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,harvest,illinois,labor,markets,trade</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 11, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-11-2024--61341286</link><description><![CDATA[In today's program you'll catch the latest market talk with Dale Durchholz as he tries to make sense of the crude oil market and Joe Camp with Comm Stock Investments on soybeans back under 10$.<br />Also, a conversation with the President of the Illinois Wheat Association about the economics of wheat seeding in Illinois this fall.     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61341286</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:13:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61341286/000800403.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today's program you'll catch the latest market talk with Dale Durchholz as he tries to make sense of the crude oil market and Joe Camp with Comm Stock Investments on soybeans back under 10$.
Also, a conversation with the President of the Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's program you'll catch the latest market talk with Dale Durchholz as he tries to make sense of the crude oil market and Joe Camp with Comm Stock Investments on soybeans back under 10$.<br />Also, a conversation with the President of the Illinois Wheat Association about the economics of wheat seeding in Illinois this fall.     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,markets,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 10, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-10-2024--61323831</link><description><![CDATA[Join the team for the lateset in ag news, markets and weather! Hear conversations with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork, as her team plans a trip to D.C. this week to push for the farm bill and resolution to California's Prop 12. Also, catch direct reports from the fields as harvest beigins in parts of Illinois, and news from Trent Ford on August weather reports.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61323831</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:31:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61323831/000800402.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the team for the lateset in ag news, markets and weather! Hear conversations with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork, as her team plans a trip to D.C. this week to push for the farm bill and resolution to California's Prop 12. Also, catch direct...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the team for the lateset in ag news, markets and weather! Hear conversations with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork, as her team plans a trip to D.C. this week to push for the farm bill and resolution to California's Prop 12. Also, catch direct reports from the fields as harvest beigins in parts of Illinois, and news from Trent Ford on August weather reports.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,corn,famers,illinois,soybeans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 9, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-9-2024--61310803</link><description><![CDATA[Join DeLoss Jahnke &amp; Rita Frazer for updates from around the state. 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Rita talks with Rudy Rice of Perry County about his involvement with soil and water conservation at the local, state and national level! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beans,conservation,corn,farmers,illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 6, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-6-2024--61283389</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's, executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, provides another update on state and national issues impacting agriculture. <br />Growmark's Tim Abel joins the team for this week's Profit Watch Energy.<br />Plus a bonus conversation about famous Rudy's, including Rudy Rice of Perry County! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61283389</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:48:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61283389/000800405.mp3" length="22061056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's, executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, provides another update on state and national issues impacting agriculture. 
Growmark's Tim Abel joins the team for this week's Profit Watch Energy.
Plus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's, executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, provides another update on state and national issues impacting agriculture. <br />Growmark's Tim Abel joins the team for this week's Profit Watch Energy.<br />Plus a bonus conversation about famous Rudy's, including Rudy Rice of Perry County! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1379</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 5, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-5-2024--61272616</link><description><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61272616</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:48:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61272616/000800404.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 4, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-4-2024--61261861</link><description><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61261861</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:19:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61261861/000800403.mp3" length="22083584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 3, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-3-2024--61251240</link><description><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61251240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:59:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61251240/000800402.mp3" length="22081536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Early Morning agriculture news, markets and weather brought to you by the RFD Radio Network team.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 2, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-2-2024--61237683</link><description><![CDATA[Collin Watters, Director of Exports &amp; 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Profit Watch Energy with David Powell of GROWMARK.
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Drew Mickey of the Taylorville FFA Chapter receives the STAR Farmer Award. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[State Rep. Sonya Harper of Chicago, Chair of the Illinois House Ag Committee, receives the honorary State FFA Degree.<br />Drew Mickey of the Taylorville FFA Chapter receives the STAR Farmer Award. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 12, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-12-2024--60360743</link><description><![CDATA[An American Farm Bureau official says the House GOP wants to get FY ’25 spending bills done before taking up a farm bill, adding Senate movement on now competing plans may also be needed to prod the House. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />Gary Hadden talks Morgan County Fair.  <br />Scott Jensen with COUNTRY Financial discusses interest rates, jobs numbers, and the economy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60360743</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:19:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60360743/000800403.mp3" length="22011904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An American Farm Bureau official says the House GOP wants to get FY ’25 spending bills done before taking up a farm bill, adding Senate movement on now competing plans may also be needed to prod the House. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.
Gary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An American Farm Bureau official says the House GOP wants to get FY ’25 spending bills done before taking up a farm bill, adding Senate movement on now competing plans may also be needed to prod the House. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />Gary Hadden talks Morgan County Fair.  <br />Scott Jensen with COUNTRY Financial discusses interest rates, jobs numbers, and the economy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 11, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-11-2024--60348953</link><description><![CDATA[Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo in spite of months of regulatory efforts and most recently a push to include in the House farm bill treatment of SAF crops. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />Brent Clair with a CropWatcher update from Adams County.<br />Latest crop numbers and Dr. Steven Meyer meeting with county farm bureaus.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60348953</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:18:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60348953/000800402.mp3" length="22007808" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo in spite of months of regulatory efforts and most recently a push to include in the House farm bill treatment of SAF crops. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.
Brent Clair with a CropWatcher...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo in spite of months of regulatory efforts and most recently a push to include in the House farm bill treatment of SAF crops. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />Brent Clair with a CropWatcher update from Adams County.<br />Latest crop numbers and Dr. Steven Meyer meeting with county farm bureaus.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 10, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-10-2024--60338553</link><description><![CDATA[Partisan farm bill differences continue in Washington. They cropped up again at a recent Senate Ag panel hearing on beginning farmers. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. <br />Reaction to Soil and Water Conservation District budget cuts.<br />FarmWeekNow's Dan Grant on the 50th Anniversary of the publication. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist talks warm-up this week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60338553</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:31:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60338553/000800401.mp3" length="22032384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Partisan farm bill differences continue in Washington. They cropped up again at a recent Senate Ag panel hearing on beginning farmers. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. 
Reaction to Soil and Water Conservation District budget cuts.
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Bergen Nelson details John Deere’s new combine.
Matt Kaye reports from Washington with comments from USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides an update. <br />Bergen Nelson details John Deere’s new combine.<br />Matt Kaye reports from Washington with comments from USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack discussing avian flu.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 6, 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DeLoss reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58694301</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:19:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58694301/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rita Frazer talks with the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Jerry Costello and then shares a report from Washington DC.  DeLoss reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rita Frazer talks with the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Jerry Costello and then shares a report from Washington DC.  DeLoss reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. 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Elsie Nord of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD IL segment one- Congress is in recess for the holidays, but talks continue over the break on keeping the government funded through shutdown deadlines in late January and early February. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Elsie Nord of the Clinton FFA comes from a long line of farmers and successful FFA members, but she is the first 0in her family to receive her American FFA Degree. Nord talked to RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about the achievement. <br /><b></b>Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks December weather. 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Justin Lewis, business developer at the Illinois Livestock...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Congressional lawmakers will try again to pass a farm bill in 2024, and some have already made out their New Year’s wish list of what to include. RFD Washington corr. 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Newly elected ASA President  Josh Gackel from North Dakota]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57984389</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:04:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57984389/000800402.mp3" length="22030618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dry Weather forecast from USDA's Brad Rippey. Newly elected ASA President  Josh Gackel from North Dakota</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dry Weather forecast from USDA's Brad Rippey. 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Company based in Iowa talks about their storage products.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-7-2023--57938906</link><description><![CDATA[News from DC and IDOA Director Costello talks about the importance of talking about mental health in agriculture and the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative. 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We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert as he prepares his retiring address and reflects on his years of service.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 28, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-28-2023--57830358</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57830358</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:16:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57830358/000800402.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 27, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-27-2023--57819383</link><description><![CDATA[Aaron Robinson Benson Hill from Trade Talk 2023 shares information about opportunities for growers in parts of Illinois.<b> </b> Tasha Bunting Executive Director Illinois Milk Producers talk about IMPA Annual Meeting this week in Bloomington. 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A weather outlook for December plus market conversations from Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson and Bill Tierney, Ag Resources.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57764046</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:27:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57764046/000800403.mp3" length="22030201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by an all star group of farm broadcasters, we hear news from DC, an update on American Farmland Trust's Fall Covers for Spring signup. A weather outlook for December plus market conversations from Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by an all star group of farm broadcasters, we hear news from DC, an update on American Farmland Trust's Fall Covers for Spring signup. 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Jonathan Coppess, U of I, on conservation spending questions]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57728639</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:57:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57728639/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a warning to House Republicans as they work avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension. Gene Noem National Pork Board talks about promoting pork...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a warning to House Republicans as they work avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension. Gene Noem National Pork Board<b> </b>talks about promoting pork around the world. 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Raghela Scavuzzo , Associate Director of Food Systems Development, Illinois Farm Bureau,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Retail food and feeding advocates joined the American Farm Bureau recently to press for improvements in any new farm bill. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Raghela Scavuzzo , Associate Director of Food Systems Development, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the National Ag Marketing Summit in Washington D.C. this week. Jason Webster, Lead Commercial Agronomist Precision Planting, talks about the growing season and working on final data from harvest 2023 at the Precision Technology Institute in Pontiac. Mark Hobrock, the Andersons, on corn price action.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-10-2023--57588974</link><description><![CDATA[A national and state legislative update with Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Government Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau. Report day recap with market commentary from Brian Splitt, Ag Market.net. 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Steve Bridge shares coverage of President Biden’s visit to the Stellantis plant in Belvidere, IL.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 9, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-9-2023--57577962</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President and Chair of the Resolutions Committee, Brian Duncan, on the November resolutions committee meeting. 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From the Kent Quality Beef Cow Calf Forum: a farmer panel wrapped up the program yesterday to talk about what is working in the country: Derek Dean- Dean Bacon &amp; Beef-LeRoy, Thad Tharp -Land O’Lakes Financial-Monmouth, &amp; Jake Fidler-Fairview Sale Barn.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 8, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-8-2023--57560560</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57560560</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:34:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57560560/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-7-2023--57543421</link><description><![CDATA[The government is again about to run out of money with a shutdown cliff next week and a farm bill extension hanging in the balance. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Tammie Sloup talks with Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy with the American Bankers Association, during the Agricultural Bankers Conference in Oklahoma City. Lana Shovlin, Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about the season of giving for the IPPA. ElNino outlook from NOAA. Weekly numbers from NASS. Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles, on soybeans 5-day winning streak.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57543421</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:13:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57543421/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The government is again about to run out of money with a shutdown cliff next week and a farm bill extension hanging in the balance. 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RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on SAF leaders asking the Biden Administration to modernize the carbon measuring model for tax credits to be utilized.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 2, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-2-2023--57482924</link><description><![CDATA[President Biden and cabinet members are in the heartland this week for the rural vote, while reporters questioned if Biden’s announced 5 (B) billion in new rural investments adds up. 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Mike Bost...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Biden and cabinet members are in the heartland this week for the rural vote, while reporters questioned if Biden’s announced 5 (B) billion in new rural investments adds up. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost from a farm in Effingham County talked with Farm Week’s Tim Eggert about the farm bill and priorities for the house ag committee. Tom Dosdall, StoneX, on the slowly falling corn price.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 1, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-1-2023--57469888</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on an avenue for a Farm Bill Extension is through a temporary spending bill, but one Ag Senator says not to expect additional help. Harold Wolle, newly elected NCGA President talks about his connection to policy and NCGA priorities. Scott Meyer, Ursa Farmers Coop on barge traffic and Paul Otto, Freese-Notis talks weather with Jim Taylor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57469888</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:19:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57469888/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on an avenue for a Farm Bill Extension is through a temporary spending bill, but one Ag Senator says not to expect additional help. Harold Wolle, newly elected NCGA President talks about his connection to policy and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on an avenue for a Farm Bill Extension is through a temporary spending bill, but one Ag Senator says not to expect additional help. Harold Wolle, newly elected NCGA President talks about his connection to policy and NCGA priorities. 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Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing and Ed Shimon NWS Lincoln on a cold Halloween.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 30, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-30-2023--57440707</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the current status of the Farm Bill, Kent Animal Nutrition's Tyler Schleich talks about the Illinois Cow Calf Forum on Nov. 8.  Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illlinois FFA, previews the upcoming National FFA Convention. We get a cold forcast and meet the Top 2 in the Collegiate Farm Bureau discussion meet.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57440707</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57440707/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the current status of the Farm Bill, Kent Animal Nutrition's Tyler Schleich talks about the Illinois Cow Calf Forum on Nov. 8.  Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illlinois FFA, previews the upcoming National FFA Convention. We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the current status of the Farm Bill, Kent Animal Nutrition's Tyler Schleich talks about the Illinois Cow Calf Forum on Nov. 8.  Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illlinois FFA, previews the upcoming National FFA Convention. 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Steve Bridge reports from the state house.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 26, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-26-2023--57395586</link><description><![CDATA[AFBF President Zippy Duvall Congratulates Rep. Johnson on Speaker Election, Matt Kaye reports on the stall in Senate Farm Bill work. Drew Yingling Site Lead Bayer Commercial Soybean Processing Facility Stonington talks about the facility and their production of quality seed. 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Pork month slow cookin’ with Mary Liz Wright, University of Illinois Extension.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-13-2023--57223083</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57223083</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:30:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57223083/000800405.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-12-2023--57210347</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the likelihood of a Farm Bill Extension. 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DeLoss Jahnke talks with Rich Nelson, Allendale, Inc. on soybean markets and Paul Rohde, Waterways Council on low river levels.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-11-2023--57195635</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57195635</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:49:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57195635/000800403.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-10-2023--57178371</link><description><![CDATA[Optimism for a 2023 farm bill has all but evaporated, but there are still ways to boost support for American agriculture, outside the farm bill. 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Sarah Hastings, ICGA district 6 director, Rosalie Trump, DeKalb Co, We Are The 96 participants.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 9, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-9-2023--57166050</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the state of limbo the US Congress finds itself in.  Illinois Pork Producers Association President Chad Leman provides a harvest update from Woodford County. 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Farm Broadcaster Jared White shares an update from the field. IFB's Adam Nielsen on farm bill and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, with the latest Barometer reading for September.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57057293</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:18:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57057293/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on frustration on the lack of progress on the Farm Bill.  Farm Broadcaster Jared White shares an update from the field. IFB's Adam Nielsen on farm bill and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, with the latest Barometer reading for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on frustration on the lack of progress on the Farm Bill.  Farm Broadcaster Jared White shares an update from the field. IFB's Adam Nielsen on farm bill and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, with the latest Barometer reading for September.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 3, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-3-2023--57045083</link><description><![CDATA[Defeat of the House USDA spending bill last week over farm and abortion issues leaves the bill’s future uncertain, amid continued political chaos in the chamber. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Joe Camp on market rebound.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 2, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-2-2023--57028241</link><description><![CDATA[DeLoss recaps news from the weekend and Friday's quarterly grain stocks report. It's World Dairy Expo Week. Rita Frazer visits with Dr. Kevin Dill, director of dairy technical innovation Purina Animal Nutrition, about the importance of balance on the farm and Purina’s message this week in Madison.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57028241</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:57:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57028241/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>DeLoss recaps news from the weekend and Friday's quarterly grain stocks report. It's World Dairy Expo Week. Rita Frazer visits with Dr. Kevin Dill, director of dairy technical innovation Purina Animal Nutrition, about the importance of balance on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[DeLoss recaps news from the weekend and Friday's quarterly grain stocks report. It's World Dairy Expo Week. Rita Frazer visits with Dr. Kevin Dill, director of dairy technical innovation Purina Animal Nutrition, about the importance of balance on the farm and Purina’s message this week in Madison.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 29, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-29-2023--56992118</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities talks about the looming Gov’t shutdown in Washington &amp; the Farm Bill.   Profit Watch Energy features Daniel Munch AFBF on freight rates as we look at low river levels. Recap of the Hogs &amp; Pigs and other economic numbers. Preview of the Quarterly Grain Stocks Report.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56992118</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:08:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56992118/000800405.mp3" length="22022695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities talks about the looming Gov’t shutdown in Washington &amp;amp; the Farm Bill.   Profit Watch Energy features Daniel Munch AFBF on freight rates as we look at low river levels. Recap of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities talks about the looming Gov’t shutdown in Washington &amp; the Farm Bill.   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Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks about harvest and cattle grazing corn stalks. Arlan Suderman, StoneX, on a wild day for outside markets plus a preview of tomorrow’s quarterly stocks report]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56976590</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:53:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56976590/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Longtime Ag Senator Chuck Grassley now expects the 2018 farm bill will have to be extended for one-year. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks about harvest and cattle grazing corn stalks....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Longtime Ag Senator Chuck Grassley now expects the 2018 farm bill will have to be extended for one-year. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Arlan Suderman, StoneX, on a wild day for outside markets plus a preview of tomorrow’s quarterly stocks report]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 27, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-27-2023--56959103</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says a government shutdown would be “incredibly disruptive” to millions of Americans, including farmers, USDA staff, and needy families. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product Agronomist, talks about growing season observations and early harvest results. Brad Turasky, Western Smokehouse Partners;]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56959103</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:55:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56959103/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says a government shutdown would be “incredibly disruptive” to millions of Americans, including farmers, USDA staff, and needy families. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says a government shutdown would be “incredibly disruptive” to millions of Americans, including farmers, USDA staff, and needy families. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product Agronomist, talks about growing season observations and early harvest results. 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Darin Newsom, important notes about this week’s corn price action]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 25, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-25-2023--56924259</link><description><![CDATA[Ethanol news from RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye. The USDA is gathering data about farm labor and Jim Taylor shares details.  We hear from Jeff Adkisson, GFAI, with safe reminders for harvest, including lock out tag out. Farmer Shaun Tyson tells us about the 9+ inches of rain last week in Logan County and Brad Rippey, USDA, with a dry forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56924259</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:23:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56924259/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ethanol news from RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye. The USDA is gathering data about farm labor and Jim Taylor shares details.  We hear from Jeff Adkisson, GFAI, with safe reminders for harvest, including lock out tag out. Farmer Shaun Tyson...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ethanol news from RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye. The USDA is gathering data about farm labor and Jim Taylor shares details.  We hear from Jeff Adkisson, GFAI, with safe reminders for harvest, including lock out tag out. Farmer Shaun Tyson tells us about the 9+ inches of rain last week in Logan County and Brad Rippey, USDA, with a dry forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 22, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-22-2023--56894988</link><description><![CDATA[Affordable Connectivity Program that provides assistance for Broadband funding is in danger. Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert remembers the Mississippi River flooding that occurred 30 years ago. Energy news: Scott Wilson, GMK energy risk management talks US production increasing to combat higher prices. Ryan Snyder, GMK, talks FS Wheat performance this past year.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56894988</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:46:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56894988/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Affordable Connectivity Program that provides assistance for Broadband funding is in danger. Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert remembers the Mississippi River flooding that occurred 30 years ago. Energy news: Scott Wilson,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Affordable Connectivity Program that provides assistance for Broadband funding is in danger. Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert remembers the Mississippi River flooding that occurred 30 years ago. Energy news: Scott Wilson, GMK energy risk management talks US production increasing to combat higher prices. Ryan Snyder, GMK, talks FS Wheat performance this past year.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 21, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-21-2023--56883058</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on issues that are hanging up Farm Bill progress in both the House and Senate. Susan Turner, Progressive Ag Foundation, talks the mission of the Foundation. Market analysis with Jim McCormick, Ag Market.Net and Josh Challand, Roach Ag. Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial on September 30 deadlines.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56883058</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:04:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56883058/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on issues that are hanging up Farm Bill progress in both the House and Senate. Susan Turner, Progressive Ag Foundation, talks the mission of the Foundation. Market analysis with Jim McCormick, Ag Market.Net and Josh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on issues that are hanging up Farm Bill progress in both the House and Senate. Susan Turner, Progressive Ag Foundation, talks the mission of the Foundation. Market analysis with Jim McCormick, Ag Market.Net and Josh Challand, Roach Ag. Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial on September 30 deadlines.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 20, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-20-2023--56868540</link><description><![CDATA[House Ag Chair GT Thompson and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at an Axios press event expressed confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. View from the Cab with Farm Week’s Dan Grant as he talks to Mathew Heberling, Sr. Research Manager Winfield &amp; Christian Co Farm Bureau President. Eric Vanasdale COUNTRY Loss Control Supervisor &amp; Kevin Frye, GMK on National Farm Safety &amp; Health Week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56868540</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:18:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56868540/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>House Ag Chair GT Thompson and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at an Axios press event expressed confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. View from the Cab with Farm Week’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[House Ag Chair GT Thompson and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at an Axios press event expressed confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. View from the Cab with Farm Week’s Dan Grant as he talks to Mathew Heberling, Sr. Research Manager Winfield &amp; Christian Co Farm Bureau President. Eric Vanasdale COUNTRY Loss Control Supervisor &amp; Kevin Frye, GMK on National Farm Safety &amp; Health Week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 19, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-19-2023--56854134</link><description><![CDATA[House GOP moderates and hardliners brokered a short-term spending framework to keep the government open, but the chances in the House are uncertain almost impossible in the Senate. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Director of Ag, Jerry Costello talks about groundbreaking for the Saline River Farms processing plant near Marion, IL and the opportunity it brings for Southern Illinois. Jim Taylor talks with Farm Week Crop Watcher Doug Uphoff for a harvest report. An update of the weekly crop progress and conditions report. Ali Preston and Cultivating Our Communities preview.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56854134</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:01:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56854134/000800402.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>House GOP moderates and hardliners brokered a short-term spending framework to keep the government open, but the chances in the House are uncertain almost impossible in the Senate. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[House GOP moderates and hardliners brokered a short-term spending framework to keep the government open, but the chances in the House are uncertain almost impossible in the Senate. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Director of Ag, Jerry Costello talks about groundbreaking for the Saline River Farms processing plant near Marion, IL and the opportunity it brings for Southern Illinois. Jim Taylor talks with Farm Week Crop Watcher Doug Uphoff for a harvest report. An update of the weekly crop progress and conditions report. Ali Preston and Cultivating Our Communities preview.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 18, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-18-2023--56840829</link><description><![CDATA[Politics on display as the Farm Bill deadline nears. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports. IDOA Director Costello on Farm Safety and Health Week. Reese Tracy &amp; Corey Frederick, Truckin Sauced BBQ, winners of the WIU contest Saturday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56840829</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:41:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56840829/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Politics on display as the Farm Bill deadline nears. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports. IDOA Director Costello on Farm Safety and Health Week. Reese Tracy &amp;amp; Corey Frederick, Truckin Sauced BBQ, winners of the WIU contest Saturday</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Politics on display as the Farm Bill deadline nears. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports. IDOA Director Costello on Farm Safety and Health Week. Reese Tracy &amp; Corey Frederick, Truckin Sauced BBQ, winners of the WIU contest Saturday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 15, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-15-2023--56810146</link><description><![CDATA[A spending rebellion by House GOP hardliners has stalled the appropriations process in the lower chamber, putting Ag and other programs at risk. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports<br />Steve Sukup President &amp; CEO Sukup talked from the Farm Progress Show about 60 years of being in the grain drying business.<br />Profit Watch Energy features Ben Kasch of Bower Trading on crude oil hitting $90. Steve Bridge provides a State Capitol report.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56810146</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:48:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56810146/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A spending rebellion by House GOP hardliners has stalled the appropriations process in the lower chamber, putting Ag and other programs at risk. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports
Steve Sukup President &amp;amp; CEO Sukup talked from the Farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A spending rebellion by House GOP hardliners has stalled the appropriations process in the lower chamber, putting Ag and other programs at risk. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports<br />Steve Sukup President &amp; CEO Sukup talked from the Farm Progress Show about 60 years of being in the grain drying business.<br />Profit Watch Energy features Ben Kasch of Bower Trading on crude oil hitting $90. Steve Bridge provides a State Capitol report.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-14-2023--56798810</link><description><![CDATA[Ag Senator Joni Ernst has some tough words on the administration’s push for electric vehicles including comments by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Rob Schrick Strategic Business Lead North America Broad Acre Crop Protection-Helping producers with new and innovative products, TriVolt Herbicide, and the launch of Chat-Grower-to-Grower which connects growers who have used TriVolt with growers who have questions about the product.<br />We hear from the new Chairman of the U.S. Grains Council Brent Boydston. Garret Toay of AgTraderTalk talks corn market.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56798810</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:28:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56798810/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag Senator Joni Ernst has some tough words on the administration’s push for electric vehicles including comments by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Rob Schrick Strategic Business Lead North America Broad Acre Crop...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag Senator Joni Ernst has some tough words on the administration’s push for electric vehicles including comments by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Rob Schrick Strategic Business Lead North America Broad Acre Crop Protection-Helping producers with new and innovative products, TriVolt Herbicide, and the launch of Chat-Grower-to-Grower which connects growers who have used TriVolt with growers who have questions about the product.<br />We hear from the new Chairman of the U.S. Grains Council Brent Boydston. Garret Toay of AgTraderTalk talks corn market.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-13-2023--56786579</link><description><![CDATA[The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Kevin Raber provides a Crop Watcher update from Wabash County.<br />A recap of USDA numbers with Joe Camp, Commstock Investments.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56786579</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:13:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56786579/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Kevin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Kevin Raber provides a Crop Watcher update from Wabash County.<br />A recap of USDA numbers with Joe Camp, Commstock Investments.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-12-2023--56775160</link><description><![CDATA[The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Phil Hartke of Effingham County talks about his life of service to the ag community and his pride in working with his son and grandsons on the family farm today. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about what’s available to farmers through the Ag Invest Program.     <br />Also, WASDE report expectations. And Fred Nuxoll &amp; Terry Jones—changes in purchase preferences, more roasts as the weather gets cooler.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56775160</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:05:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56775160/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Phil...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Phil Hartke of Effingham County talks about his life of service to the ag community and his pride in working with his son and grandsons on the family farm today. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about what’s available to farmers through the Ag Invest Program.     <br />Also, WASDE report expectations. And Fred Nuxoll &amp; Terry Jones—changes in purchase preferences, more roasts as the weather gets cooler.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-11-2023--56761732</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is touting CCC dollars as a viable cushion to help supplement scarce farm bill dollars. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. We learn about a beef barn opening in Teutopolis with the Hartke family.  <br />IDOA Director Jerry Costello details the Illinois Grain Tour and Ed Kasper discusses getting systems in sync before harvest rolls.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56761732</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:48:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56761732/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is touting CCC dollars as a viable cushion to help supplement scarce farm bill dollars. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. We learn about a beef barn opening in Teutopolis with the Hartke family.  
IDOA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is touting CCC dollars as a viable cushion to help supplement scarce farm bill dollars. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. We learn about a beef barn opening in Teutopolis with the Hartke family.  <br />IDOA Director Jerry Costello details the Illinois Grain Tour and Ed Kasper discusses getting systems in sync before harvest rolls.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 8, 2032</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-8-2032--56734770</link><description><![CDATA[Report from the field as harvest rolls in Pike County with farmer, Jess Heavner.  Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK and Fertilizer Prices with Sam Taylor Rabo Research.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56734770</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:38:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56734770/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Report from the field as harvest rolls in Pike County with farmer, Jess Heavner.  Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK and Fertilizer Prices with Sam Taylor Rabo Research.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Report from the field as harvest rolls in Pike County with farmer, Jess Heavner.  Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK and Fertilizer Prices with Sam Taylor Rabo Research.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-7-2023--56724417</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye report on impatience over the lack of Farm Bill progress. Dan Basse, Ag Resources, talks about the positive outlook for the protein markets. Trent Ford on August numbers and a September outlook. KJ Johnson IFCA and Julie Hewitt NREC on ag retail survey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56724417</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:53:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56724417/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye report on impatience over the lack of Farm Bill progress. Dan Basse, Ag Resources, talks about the positive outlook for the protein markets. Trent Ford on August numbers and a September outlook. KJ Johnson IFCA and Julie Hewitt NREC on ag...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye report on impatience over the lack of Farm Bill progress. Dan Basse, Ag Resources, talks about the positive outlook for the protein markets. Trent Ford on August numbers and a September outlook. KJ Johnson IFCA and Julie Hewitt NREC on ag retail survey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 6, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-6-2023--56712092</link><description><![CDATA[USDA has cut its Fiscal Year ’24 farm export forecast for all major US foreign markets, including number one, China. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Weekly crop conditions report numbers and Luke Worrell, ISPFMRA Land Values report.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 5, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-5-2023--56699091</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a potential ‘September to Remember’ as US lawmakers face daunting differences over spending decisions needed to keep the government open after the fiscal year ends on the 30th. Josh Stoller Precision Planting talks Clarity at the Farm Progress Show Fall weather and grilling habits with Nuxoll Food Center in Effingham. Cover Crops with Illinois Soybean Director Brady Holst.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56699091</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:34:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56699091/000800402.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a potential ‘September to Remember’ as US lawmakers face daunting differences over spending decisions needed to keep the government open after the fiscal year ends on the 30th. 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Cover Crops with Illinois Soybean Director Brady Holst.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 4, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-4-2023--56698890</link><description><![CDATA[Conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert and VP Brian Duncan and retiring broadcaster Max Armstrong. Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net on markets from the Farm Progress Show. Gary Schnitkey, on the cost of production.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56698890</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:14:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56698890/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert and VP Brian Duncan and retiring broadcaster Max Armstrong. Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net on markets from the Farm Progress Show. Gary Schnitkey, on the cost of production.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert and VP Brian Duncan and retiring broadcaster Max Armstrong. Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net on markets from the Farm Progress Show. Gary Schnitkey, on the cost of production.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois September 1, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-september-1-2023--56660236</link><description><![CDATA[An American Farm Bureau official says the EPA left itself a big opening in its final WOTUS rule to regulate wetlands. 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Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newland, PERC; Jim Jacobs, CEO Country]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 31, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-31-2023--56647893</link><description><![CDATA[More from the Farm Progress Show: AFBF President Zippy Duvall,Renewable Fuels Assn. 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CEO Geoff Cooper, USDA RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger and DTN/Progressive Farmer market analyst Todd Hultman]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 30, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-30-2023--56635937</link><description><![CDATA[Coverage from the 2023 Farm Progress Show with comments from Ron Kindred, Chair, Illinois Soybean Assn. Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, Case IH, Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial and Mark Orr, GROWMARK CEO.  Plus early markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56635937</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:18:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56635937/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coverage from the 2023 Farm Progress Show with comments from Ron Kindred, Chair, Illinois Soybean Assn. Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, Case IH, Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial and Mark Orr, GROWMARK CEO.  Plus early markets and weather.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coverage from the 2023 Farm Progress Show with comments from Ron Kindred, Chair, Illinois Soybean Assn. Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, Case IH, Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial and Mark Orr, GROWMARK CEO.  Plus early markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 29, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-29-2023--56625004</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56625004</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:15:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56625004/000800402.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 28, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-28-2023--56614089</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the ethanol industry's concerns over the EPA’s Science Advisory Board downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report.  Kurt Aumann, Aumann Auctions from the Half-Century of Progress talks trends and markets for antique tractors Steve Johnson, VP Florida Farm Bureau Federation on sky high orange juice prices. Will we have a shortage? Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56614089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56614089/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the ethanol industry's concerns over the EPA’s Science Advisory Board downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report.  Kurt Aumann, Aumann Auctions from the Half-Century of Progress talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the ethanol industry's concerns over the EPA’s Science Advisory Board downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report.  Kurt Aumann, Aumann Auctions from the Half-Century of Progress talks trends and markets for antique tractors Steve Johnson, VP Florida Farm Bureau Federation on sky high orange juice prices. Will we have a shortage? Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 25, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-25-2023--56588818</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on legislative logistics holding up Farm Bill progress. IFB President Rich Guebert talks with Rita Frazer about presence at the upcoming Farm Progress Show. PWE with Dan Basse Ag Resources on soybean markets. Steve Bridge reports on increased car thefts, and action by the Secretary of State to hinder. Jim Taylor with the early markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56588818</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:39:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56588818/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on legislative logistics holding up Farm Bill progress. IFB President Rich Guebert talks with Rita Frazer about presence at the upcoming Farm Progress Show. PWE with Dan Basse Ag Resources on soybean markets. Steve Bridge reports on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on legislative logistics holding up Farm Bill progress. IFB President Rich Guebert talks with Rita Frazer about presence at the upcoming Farm Progress Show. PWE with Dan Basse Ag Resources on soybean markets. Steve Bridge reports on increased car thefts, and action by the Secretary of State to hinder. 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Rhett Raythe with the 3 Headed Monster BBQ in Shannon, IL]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56577213</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:17:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56577213/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>House Ag Chairman GT Thompson from Congressman Bost’s listening session in Effingham County. Heat talk and cancelations as a result, including the DuQuoin State Fair parade. Rhett Raythe with the 3 Headed Monster BBQ in Shannon, IL</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[House Ag Chairman GT Thompson from Congressman Bost’s listening session in Effingham County. Heat talk and cancelations as a result, including the DuQuoin State Fair parade. Rhett Raythe with the 3 Headed Monster BBQ in Shannon, IL]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 23, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-23-2023--56567028</link><description><![CDATA[A fall farm bill looks less certain than expected, as House GOP leaders try to head off rebellion from the hard right flank. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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KJ Johnson previews the MAGIE Show this week. The IHSA/IPPA Pork &amp; Pigskin’s challenge kicks off with the start of HS Football season. Recap of NASS weekly numbers and FarmWeek CropWatcher Mary Streitmatter.  Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, on why this humidity isn't resulting in thunderstorms.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56554722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:20:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56554722/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on trade woes in multiple markets. KJ Johnson previews the MAGIE Show this week. The IHSA/IPPA Pork &amp;amp; Pigskin’s challenge kicks off with the start of HS Football season. Recap of NASS weekly numbers and FarmWeek CropWatcher Mary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on trade woes in multiple markets. KJ Johnson previews the MAGIE Show this week. The IHSA/IPPA Pork &amp; Pigskin’s challenge kicks off with the start of HS Football season. Recap of NASS weekly numbers and FarmWeek CropWatcher Mary Streitmatter.  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Maddox Reedy, Land of Lincoln steer owner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56542893</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:48:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56542893/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>AFBF’s Dave Solmonson on China Tariffs and WTO Compliance. State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes on the final stretch of Insect Pressure. Trent Ford, state climatologist on this week’s heat. Maddox Reedy, Land of Lincoln steer owner.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[AFBF’s Dave Solmonson on China Tariffs and WTO Compliance. State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes on the final stretch of Insect Pressure. Trent Ford, state climatologist on this week’s heat. Maddox Reedy, Land of Lincoln steer owner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 18, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-18-2023--56512304</link><description><![CDATA[A key senator from the nation’s top pork producing state vows to fight in the farm bill, California Proposition 12 that bans sale of pork in the state from pigs housed in cages or crowded pens where they can’t freely turn around. RFD Washington Corr. 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Josh Challand, Roach Ag Marketing, on low corn prices Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on mortgage rates.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56501485</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:40:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56501485/000800404.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brian Sager, Junior Livestock Superintendent recaps the Governor’s Sale of Champions. Josh Challand, Roach Ag Marketing, on low corn prices Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on mortgage rates.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brian Sager, Junior Livestock Superintendent recaps the Governor’s Sale of Champions. Josh Challand, Roach Ag Marketing, on low corn prices Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on mortgage rates.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 16, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-16-2023--56484993</link><description><![CDATA[The recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch rating service risks a bigger spending fight over USDA and other spending bills in September. Matt Kaye reports.  <br />DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses warm up this weekend. <br />Spotlight on Whiteside County Fair.   <br />Commstock Investments Joe Camp discusses why markets are down. Daniel Munch, AFBF—details changes in food purchase patterns.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56484993</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:35:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56484993/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch rating service risks a bigger spending fight over USDA and other spending bills in September. Matt Kaye reports.  
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses warm up this weekend. 
Spotlight on Whiteside...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch rating service risks a bigger spending fight over USDA and other spending bills in September. Matt Kaye reports.  <br />DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses warm up this weekend. <br />Spotlight on Whiteside County Fair.   <br />Commstock Investments Joe Camp discusses why markets are down. Daniel Munch, AFBF—details changes in food purchase patterns.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 15, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-15-2023--56476318</link><description><![CDATA[While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois State Fair Parade of Champions, Kashen Ellerbrock of Henry County talks about his Grand Champion Steer and Hunter Shike of Champaign County talks about his Grand Champion Barrow &amp; Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Barrow. Recap of the weekly crop conditions and progress report. Farmweek Cropwatcher Brent Corners, Jefferson County. Craig Kilby, Beck’s Hybrids, on if the Canadian smoke will affect IL crops.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56476318</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:05:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56476318/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois State Fair Parade of Champions, Kashen Ellerbrock of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois State Fair Parade of Champions, Kashen Ellerbrock of Henry County talks about his Grand Champion Steer and Hunter Shike of Champaign County talks about his Grand Champion Barrow &amp; Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Barrow. Recap of the weekly crop conditions and progress report. Farmweek Cropwatcher Brent Corners, Jefferson County. Craig Kilby, Beck’s Hybrids, on if the Canadian smoke will affect IL crops.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-14-2023--56463751</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56463751</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56463751/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,barrow,barrow!,champaign,champion,county,exhibitor,fair,grand,hunter,illinois,land,lincoln,of,shike,state,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-11-2023--56439401</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56439401</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:04:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56439401/000800405.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-10-2023--56421790</link><description><![CDATA[Jim Jacobs, CEO COUNTRY Financial, talks about 2023 being the largest storm losses in the company history and the COUNTRY Team stepping up to the challenge and serving customers. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about day one of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Paul Schaddegg, Farmers National, on land sales in 2023. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on cover crop utilization.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56421790</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56421790/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jim Jacobs, CEO COUNTRY Financial, talks about 2023 being the largest storm losses in the company history and the COUNTRY Team stepping up to the challenge and serving customers. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about day one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim Jacobs, CEO COUNTRY Financial, talks about 2023 being the largest storm losses in the company history and the COUNTRY Team stepping up to the challenge and serving customers. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about day one of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Paul Schaddegg, Farmers National, on land sales in 2023. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on cover crop utilization.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 9, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-9-2023--56413095</link><description><![CDATA[Josh St. Peters,  Executive VP of the Illinois Beef Association from the Illinois State Fair as cattle makes its way to the grounds. 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Plus a recap of the weekly crop progress and conditions report and rainfall totals.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56403160</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:09:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56403160/000800402.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on disagreement over the Nutrition Title in the Farm Bill. KJ Johnson, Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association talks about the MAGIE show later this month. Megan Dieken, Illinois Wheat Association previews the August 23 Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on disagreement over the Nutrition Title in the Farm Bill. KJ Johnson, Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association talks about the MAGIE show later this month. Megan Dieken, Illinois Wheat Association previews the August 23 Illinois Wheat Forum. Plus a recap of the weekly crop progress and conditions report and rainfall totals.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-7-2023--56392948</link><description><![CDATA[News from Washington DC and Michael Kovach Bayer<b> </b>Head of North American Hybrid Product Development talks what’s coming down the pipeline for DEKALB+Preceon Smart Corn System. Joe Camp, CommStock Investments on new market week including WASDE Friday.  WEEK's Chuck Collins on scattered storms and Purdue's Jim Mintert speaking cover crops in latest ag barometer survey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56392948</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:26:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56392948/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>News from Washington DC and Michael Kovach Bayer Head of North American Hybrid Product Development talks what’s coming down the pipeline for DEKALB+Preceon Smart Corn System. Joe Camp, CommStock Investments on new market week including WASDE Friday....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[News from Washington DC and Michael Kovach Bayer<b> </b>Head of North American Hybrid Product Development talks what’s coming down the pipeline for DEKALB+Preceon Smart Corn System. Joe Camp, CommStock Investments on new market week including WASDE Friday.  WEEK's Chuck Collins on scattered storms and Purdue's Jim Mintert speaking cover crops in latest ag barometer survey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 4, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-4-2023--56368098</link><description><![CDATA[Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian grain export stocks, striking a main inland port across the Danube River from Romania, sending global food prices higher, RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Recap of the Purdue CME Ag Barometer for July and Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly, provides an update on the appropriations process that took place prior to the August recess.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois August 1, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-august-1-2023--56335583</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards highlights his trip last week to the Midwest State Legislative Conference in North Dakota and issues discussed including the Farm Bill, Renewable Energy and WOTUS. Commstock Investments Joe Camp on a down day at CBOT, looking for turnaround Tuesday. USDA NASS Crop numbers and a report from Sangamon County Crop Watcher Jimmy Ayers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56335583</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:12:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56335583/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards highlights his trip last week to the Midwest State Legislative Conference in North Dakota and issues discussed including the Farm Bill, Renewable Energy and WOTUS. Commstock Investments Joe Camp on a down day at CBOT, looking for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards highlights his trip last week to the Midwest State Legislative Conference in North Dakota and issues discussed including the Farm Bill, Renewable Energy and WOTUS. Commstock Investments Joe Camp on a down day at CBOT, looking for turnaround Tuesday. USDA NASS Crop numbers and a report from Sangamon County Crop Watcher Jimmy Ayers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 31, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-31-2023--56319790</link><description><![CDATA[News from Washington DC and we learn about conservation incentive programs offered by Amerian Farmland Trust and Illinois Corn Growers. Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois, previews this week's Crop Physiology field day. Brad Rippey, USDA Meterologist, talks extended forecast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56319790</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56319790/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>News from Washington DC and we learn about conservation incentive programs offered by Amerian Farmland Trust and Illinois Corn Growers. Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois, previews this week's Crop Physiology field day. Brad Rippey, USDA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[News from Washington DC and we learn about conservation incentive programs offered by Amerian Farmland Trust and Illinois Corn Growers. Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois, previews this week's Crop Physiology field day. Brad Rippey, USDA Meterologist, talks extended forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 28, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-28-2023--56262238</link><description><![CDATA[A report from DC on potential involvement in the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal. Ron Kindred of Atlanta was elected as the new Chair of the Illinois Soybean Association this week in Champaign at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Annual Meeting, Kindred talks about why he values his service to ISA.   Mark Litteken of Clinton County talks about The Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grants his county has received the past six years, and a field day planned for tomorrow 7/29 that will showcase their research and results. Josh Linville, Stone X, talks fertilizer trends given current events and tip-back corn potential with Todd Steinacher in Greene Co]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56262238</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56262238/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from DC on potential involvement in the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal. Ron Kindred of Atlanta was elected as the new Chair of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from DC on potential involvement in the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal. Ron Kindred of Atlanta was elected as the new Chair of the Illinois Soybean Association this week in Champaign at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Annual Meeting, Kindred talks about why he values his service to ISA.   Mark Litteken of Clinton County talks about The Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grants his county has received the past six years, and a field day planned for tomorrow 7/29 that will showcase their research and results. Josh Linville, Stone X, talks fertilizer trends given current events and tip-back corn potential with Todd Steinacher in Greene Co]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 27, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-27-2023--56247069</link><description><![CDATA[A senior US Senator says the US should send part of its Navy to the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.  RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Megan Dwyer, Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship, Illinois Corn Growers Association, talks about programs and opportunities for corn farmers who want to implement more conservation practices on their land. Dennis Michelsen, meterologist,on when does this heat break. Jeff Bunting, GROWMARK, on what this weather means for crop disease stress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56247069</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:22:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56247069/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A senior US Senator says the US should send part of its Navy to the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.  RFD Washington correspondent Matt...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A senior US Senator says the US should send part of its Navy to the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.  RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Megan Dwyer, Director of Conservation &amp; Nutrient Stewardship, Illinois Corn Growers Association, talks about programs and opportunities for corn farmers who want to implement more conservation practices on their land. Dennis Michelsen, meterologist,on when does this heat break. Jeff Bunting, GROWMARK, on what this weather means for crop disease stress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 26, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-26-2023--56228657</link><description><![CDATA[More news on the situation in Ukraine, and the market reaction. A preview of the Illinois State Fair from Illinois Pork Producers and State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Lance Zimmerman, Rabo Research, talks high beef prices.  Early morning markets, weather and other news.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56228657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:06:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56228657/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>More news on the situation in Ukraine, and the market reaction. A preview of the Illinois State Fair from Illinois Pork Producers and State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Lance Zimmerman, Rabo Research, talks high beef prices.  Early morning markets,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[More news on the situation in Ukraine, and the market reaction. A preview of the Illinois State Fair from Illinois Pork Producers and State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Lance Zimmerman, Rabo Research, talks high beef prices.  Early morning markets, weather and other news.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 25, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-25-2023--56212293</link><description><![CDATA[Scott Halpin, USDA FSA Illinois Exec. Director &amp; Jamie Diebal Conservation Program Specialist give details about Friday’s announcement which allows emergency grazing on CRP acres in Adams, Hancock, Pike, Randolph, and Schulyer Counties due to extreme drought conditions. Hot weather outlook from Mark Henderson, WIFR.  A recap of the weekly crop progress and conditions reports.  Plus, big market moves with Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56212293</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:27:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56212293/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Scott Halpin, USDA FSA Illinois Exec. Director &amp;amp; Jamie Diebal Conservation Program Specialist give details about Friday’s announcement which allows emergency grazing on CRP acres in Adams, Hancock, Pike, Randolph, and Schulyer Counties due to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott Halpin, USDA FSA Illinois Exec. Director &amp; Jamie Diebal Conservation Program Specialist give details about Friday’s announcement which allows emergency grazing on CRP acres in Adams, Hancock, Pike, Randolph, and Schulyer Counties due to extreme drought conditions. Hot weather outlook from Mark Henderson, WIFR.  A recap of the weekly crop progress and conditions reports.  Plus, big market moves with Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 24, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-24-2023--56198969</link><description><![CDATA[Russia stepped up its destruction of Ukrainian grain, with attacks on port of Odesa export facilities on the Black Sea and exercises to seize and destroy any nearby grain ships. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Cliff Schuette, Clinton County, President of The Grazing Land Coalition talks about the group and upcoming meetings in Illinois. Chris Yates of WMBD on the heat coming this week.  Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos still pushing for Next Generation Fuels Act. We get a recap of the YL Industry Tour to California and a preview of the Illinois State Fair butter cow!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56198969</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56198969/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Russia stepped up its destruction of Ukrainian grain, with attacks on port of Odesa export facilities on the Black Sea and exercises to seize and destroy any nearby grain ships. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Cliff Schuette, Clinton...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Russia stepped up its destruction of Ukrainian grain, with attacks on port of Odesa export facilities on the Black Sea and exercises to seize and destroy any nearby grain ships. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Cliff Schuette, Clinton County, President of The Grazing Land Coalition talks about the group and upcoming meetings in Illinois. Chris Yates of WMBD on the heat coming this week.  Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos still pushing for Next Generation Fuels Act. We get a recap of the YL Industry Tour to California and a preview of the Illinois State Fair butter cow!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 21, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-21-2023--56176565</link><description><![CDATA[Biden officials expressed tentative support for efforts in Congress to restrict ownership of US farmland by foreign adversaries during a hearing of the House Select Committee on US-CCP Competition. RFD Washington correspondent. Matt Kaye reports. Rich Guebert, President of the Illinois farm Bureau, talks about the critical time for corn &amp; soybeans and his successful trip last week to Washington D.C Profit Watch Energy with Travis Williams, GROWMARK, on fertilizer. Terry Probst TGM on the soybean crop and markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56176565</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:50:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56176565/rfd_illinois_july_27_2023.mp3" length="33129579" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Biden officials expressed tentative support for efforts in Congress to restrict ownership of US farmland by foreign adversaries during a hearing of the House Select Committee on US-CCP Competition. RFD Washington correspondent. Matt Kaye reports. Rich...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Biden officials expressed tentative support for efforts in Congress to restrict ownership of US farmland by foreign adversaries during a hearing of the House Select Committee on US-CCP Competition. RFD Washington correspondent. Matt Kaye reports. Rich Guebert, President of the Illinois farm Bureau, talks about the critical time for corn &amp; soybeans and his successful trip last week to Washington D.C Profit Watch Energy with Travis Williams, GROWMARK, on fertilizer. Terry Probst TGM on the soybean crop and markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 20, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-20-2023--56167088</link><description><![CDATA[Rita Frazer meets with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards for an update on National Legislative issues.  We then learn more about increasing concerns about the situation in Russia and Ukraine and the market reaction.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56167088</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:31:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56167088/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rita Frazer meets with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards for an update on National Legislative issues.  We then learn more about increasing concerns about the situation in Russia and Ukraine and the market reaction.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rita Frazer meets with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards for an update on National Legislative issues.  We then learn more about increasing concerns about the situation in Russia and Ukraine and the market reaction.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 19, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-19-2023--56154870</link><description><![CDATA[Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of US farmland by malign actors like China and Russia but aims this year to attach it to the must-pass defense bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark talks about the countdown to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.  Levi Schurr, President of the Sherrard FFA Chapter, talks about his work to encourage more young people to show livestock. Market discussion with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson and weather with John Baranick DTN. Plus more markets with Joe Camp, Commstock on yesterday’s big move in corn and soybeans.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56154870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:15:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56154870/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of US farmland by malign actors like China and Russia but aims this year to attach it to the must-pass defense bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of US farmland by malign actors like China and Russia but aims this year to attach it to the must-pass defense bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark talks about the countdown to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.  Levi Schurr, President of the Sherrard FFA Chapter, talks about his work to encourage more young people to show livestock. Market discussion with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson and weather with John Baranick DTN. Plus more markets with Joe Camp, Commstock on yesterday’s big move in corn and soybeans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 18, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-18-2023--56138136</link><description><![CDATA[Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Dale Shumaker Vice President of the Association of Illinois Soil &amp; Water Conservation Districts from their 75th Annual Meeting in Springfield. A recap if the weekly crop conditions and rainfall totals. Dave Mool, FarmWeek Cropwatcher from McLean County talks with Jim Taylor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56138136</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:29:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56138136/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Dale Shumaker Vice President of the Association of Illinois Soil &amp;amp; Water...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Dale Shumaker Vice President of the Association of Illinois Soil &amp; Water Conservation Districts from their 75th Annual Meeting in Springfield. A recap if the weekly crop conditions and rainfall totals. Dave Mool, FarmWeek Cropwatcher from McLean County talks with Jim Taylor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 17, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-17-2023--56126434</link><description><![CDATA[China says it won’t cooperate with the Biden Administration on climate change without US concessions, as Biden Climate Envoy John Kerry heads to China for climate talks this week. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager Farm Progress Companies, talks about the crop conditions at the 2023 Farm Progress Show site in Decatur. News on shipping issues in the Black Sea &amp; UPS labor talks. Ross Pauli, Peoria County farmer on the state of this year’s corn crop.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56126434</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:42:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56126434/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>China says it won’t cooperate with the Biden Administration on climate change without US concessions, as Biden Climate Envoy John Kerry heads to China for climate talks this week. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Matt Jungmann,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[China says it won’t cooperate with the Biden Administration on climate change without US concessions, as Biden Climate Envoy John Kerry heads to China for climate talks this week. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager Farm Progress Companies, talks about the crop conditions at the 2023 Farm Progress Show site in Decatur. News on shipping issues in the Black Sea &amp; UPS labor talks. Ross Pauli, Peoria County farmer on the state of this year’s corn crop.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-14-2023--56100531</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about the details of the recent USDA Disaster Declarations for Illinois. Dan Pannier with GROWMARK talks propane. Preview Historic Farm Days in Penfield]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56100531</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:44:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56100531/000800405.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about the details of the recent USDA Disaster Declarations for Illinois. Dan Pannier with GROWMARK talks propane. Preview Historic Farm Days in Penfield</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about the details of the recent USDA Disaster Declarations for Illinois. Dan Pannier with GROWMARK talks propane. Preview Historic Farm Days in Penfield]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-13-2023--56087022</link><description><![CDATA[Farm Week’s Tim Eggert is covering the Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington Trip &amp; caught up with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Rich Guebert. RFD Washington Correspondent, Matt Kaye, reports on the hunt for Farm Bill Dollars in D.C. WASDE recap with Joe Camp, CommStock Investments.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56087022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:33:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56087022/rfd_illinois_july_13_2023.mp3" length="33132459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farm Week’s Tim Eggert is covering the Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington Trip &amp;amp; caught up with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Rich Guebert. RFD Washington Correspondent, Matt Kaye, reports on the hunt for Farm Bill Dollars in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farm Week’s Tim Eggert is covering the Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington Trip &amp; caught up with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Rich Guebert. RFD Washington Correspondent, Matt Kaye, reports on the hunt for Farm Bill Dollars in D.C. WASDE recap with Joe Camp, CommStock Investments.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-12-2023--56070758</link><description><![CDATA[A report from Washington as new dollars for the next farm bill will be scarce, but one Senator is proposing ways to boost available funds needed to improve commodity and other titles. Erik Fyrwald, CEO Syngenta, talks about the opening of the Syngenta Seeds R&amp;D Innovation Center in DeKalb County and the investment for Illinois farmers. Todd Hultman, DTN, on pre-WASDE markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56070758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:07:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56070758/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from Washington as new dollars for the next farm bill will be scarce, but one Senator is proposing ways to boost available funds needed to improve commodity and other titles. Erik Fyrwald, CEO Syngenta, talks about the opening of the Syngenta...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from Washington as new dollars for the next farm bill will be scarce, but one Senator is proposing ways to boost available funds needed to improve commodity and other titles. Erik Fyrwald, CEO Syngenta, talks about the opening of the Syngenta Seeds R&amp;D Innovation Center in DeKalb County and the investment for Illinois farmers. Todd Hultman, DTN, on pre-WASDE markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-11-2023--56061737</link><description><![CDATA[The House and Senate may be on different farm bill clocks, as the days and hours tick down to a September 30th deadline to replace the expiring law. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Talking this week with Jason Webster, lead commercial...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The House and Senate may be on different farm bill clocks, as the days and hours tick down to a September 30th deadline to replace the expiring law. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Talking this week with Jason Webster, lead commercial agronomist, Precision Planting, today Webster talks about the livestock research being done at the PP Innovation Center in Pontiac. We get a recap of the crop progress and conditions report. FarmWeek Crop watcher Paul Munie from St. Clair County talks about conditions in his part of the state and commentary from state climatologist Trent Ford.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-10-2023--56049607</link><description><![CDATA[Jason Webster,  Lead Agronomist Precision Planting, Pontiac Innovation Center, talks about 2023 research and visitors coming from around the world to the center this summer. Randy Niver, DeKalb Asgrow Agronomist from East/Central Illinois, on short corn and yield potential.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56049607</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:56:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56049607/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason Webster,  Lead Agronomist Precision Planting, Pontiac Innovation Center, talks about 2023 research and visitors coming from around the world to the center this summer. Randy Niver, DeKalb Asgrow Agronomist from East/Central Illinois, on short...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Webster,  Lead Agronomist Precision Planting, Pontiac Innovation Center, talks about 2023 research and visitors coming from around the world to the center this summer. Randy Niver, DeKalb Asgrow Agronomist from East/Central Illinois, on short corn and yield potential.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-7-2023--56025379</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks weather, farm bill, and next week’s trip to Washington D.C. Illinois Senator Durbin and Congressman Jackson talk farm bill and other agriculture issues. Early morning weather and markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56025379</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56025379/000800405.mp3" length="22029367" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks weather, farm bill, and next week’s trip to Washington D.C. Illinois Senator Durbin and Congressman Jackson talk farm bill and other agriculture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks weather, farm bill, and next week’s trip to Washington D.C. Illinois Senator Durbin and Congressman Jackson talk farm bill and other agriculture issues. Early morning weather and markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 6, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-6-2023--56013255</link><description><![CDATA[SNAP payment error and fraud rates have alarmed US lawmakers and further fueled the food stamp spending fight, central to writing the new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities &amp; Livestock, talks about the continued concern about the tight hay supply and poor pasture conditions, despite recent rains around the state. Jim Mintert, Purdue University, on the Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56013255</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56013255/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SNAP payment error and fraud rates have alarmed US lawmakers and further fueled the food stamp spending fight, central to writing the new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SNAP payment error and fraud rates have alarmed US lawmakers and further fueled the food stamp spending fight, central to writing the new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities &amp; Livestock, talks about the continued concern about the tight hay supply and poor pasture conditions, despite recent rains around the state. Jim Mintert, Purdue University, on the Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 5, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-5-2023--56002314</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares commentary from an American Farm Bureau Federation official on the budgeting process to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill. Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain &amp; Feed Association of Illinois talks about a recent fly-in to Washington D.C. to talk to legislators about important ag issues, including transportation &amp; infrastructure. Stephenson Harby COUNTRY Financial on homeowners’ insurance and Mark Hobrock, The Anderson’s, on national corn crop.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56002314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:13:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56002314/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares commentary from an American Farm Bureau Federation official on the budgeting process to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill. Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain &amp;amp; Feed Association of Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares commentary from an American Farm Bureau Federation official on the budgeting process to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill. Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain &amp; Feed Association of Illinois talks about a recent fly-in to Washington D.C. to talk to legislators about important ag issues, including transportation &amp; infrastructure. Stephenson Harby COUNTRY Financial on homeowners’ insurance and Mark Hobrock, The Anderson’s, on national corn crop.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 4, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-4-2023--55993192</link><description><![CDATA[Montgomery County farmer Tommy Justison is back home to join the family farm. Justison is also committed to public service and the strength of supporting small towns and community,  for a healthy agriculture in Illinois.   Recap of weekly crop number and conditions and we meet Jamie Williams, Let’s Beef Frank in Marion, IL, on hot dogs and the 4th.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55993192</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:54:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55993192/000800402.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Montgomery County farmer Tommy Justison is back home to join the family farm. Justison is also committed to public service and the strength of supporting small towns and community,  for a healthy agriculture in Illinois.   Recap of weekly crop number...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Montgomery County farmer Tommy Justison is back home to join the family farm. Justison is also committed to public service and the strength of supporting small towns and community,  for a healthy agriculture in Illinois.   Recap of weekly crop number and conditions and we meet Jamie Williams, Let’s Beef Frank in Marion, IL, on hot dogs and the 4th.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois July 3, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-july-3-2023--55908381</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports on the Biden Administration not giving up on its WOTUS rule, even after the Supreme Court in May struck down the rule’s power over wetlands. Rod Weinzierl, Illinois Corn Growers Association, urges farmers to submit comments on the EV Tail pipe/EPA docket. We get a crop report recap with Joe Camp Commstock Investments,]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55908381</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:15:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55908381/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye Reports on the Biden Administration not giving up on its WOTUS rule, even after the Supreme Court in May struck down the rule’s power over wetlands. Rod Weinzierl, Illinois Corn Growers Association, urges farmers to submit comments on the EV...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports on the Biden Administration not giving up on its WOTUS rule, even after the Supreme Court in May struck down the rule’s power over wetlands. 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Senator Dick Durbin with comments on emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground and his thoughts on the Senate Ag Committees progress on the Farm Bill. Profit Watch Energy: GROWMARK’s Gene McGillian on Independence Day fuel outlook. Pete Hornstein and Doug Yoder with COUNTRY Financial on July 17 crop insurance signup deadline.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55602817</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:02:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55602817/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye Reports on the sluggish pace of passing the Farm Bill and if an extension might be needed. Senator Dick Durbin with comments on emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground and his thoughts on the Senate Ag Committees progress on the Farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports on the sluggish pace of passing the Farm Bill and if an extension might be needed. Senator Dick Durbin with comments on emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground and his thoughts on the Senate Ag Committees progress on the Farm Bill. Profit Watch Energy: GROWMARK’s Gene McGillian on Independence Day fuel outlook. Pete Hornstein and Doug Yoder with COUNTRY Financial on July 17 crop insurance signup deadline.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 29, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-29-2023--55507695</link><description><![CDATA[Kyle Brase, Madison Co farmer, reports on the wheat harvest that produced the some of the best yields EVER in Illinois.  <b></b> Mike Probst BASF Technical Service Rep talked to farmers at the BASF Research Farm Field Day about a new corn herbicide, Surtain<b>, </b> coming in 2025. Nathan Losey, Ag Resources on the pig market and Aaron Edwards, Roach Ag Marketing on corn.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55507695</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:43:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55507695/rfd_illinois_june_29_2023.mp3" length="33130731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kyle Brase, Madison Co farmer, reports on the wheat harvest that produced the some of the best yields EVER in Illinois.   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Nathan Losey, Ag Resources on the pig market and Aaron Edwards, Roach Ag Marketing on corn.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 28, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-28-2023--55406141</link><description><![CDATA[Kip Jacobs UPL<b> </b>talks drought and crop conditions and previews the U of I Weed Science Field Day today on the South Farms. Dave Lidy Beef &amp; Dairy Specialist Total Livestock talks about working with farmers on feed management during a drought. Bob Dunker, reflects on service to the U of I for almost 50 years, from InfoAg conference yesterday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55406141</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:19:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55406141/000800403.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kip Jacobs UPL talks drought and crop conditions and previews the U of I Weed Science Field Day today on the South Farms. Dave Lidy Beef &amp;amp; Dairy Specialist Total Livestock talks about working with farmers on feed management during a drought. Bob...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kip Jacobs UPL<b> </b>talks drought and crop conditions and previews the U of I Weed Science Field Day today on the South Farms. Dave Lidy Beef &amp; Dairy Specialist Total Livestock talks about working with farmers on feed management during a drought. Bob Dunker, reflects on service to the U of I for almost 50 years, from InfoAg conference yesterday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 27, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-27-2023--55277717</link><description><![CDATA[Adam Nielsen Director of National Legislation &amp; Policy Development Illinois Farm Bureau spent a week in Washington D.C. this month talking about the Farm Bill &amp; the importance of crop insurance. 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Weekly Crop numbers and conditions and Brent Clair, Adams Co, on pop-up shower chances in forecast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 26, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-26-2023--55109101</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on IFB Call to Action. Scott Halpin, State FSA Director &amp; Wendy Mueller, Chief Compliance Officer talk about rules and regulations for emergency haying and grazing on CRP acres as Illinois acres are not open yet they urge farmers to stay in contact with their local USDA service center and watch the drought monitor. Syngenta celebrated in Malta, the grand opening of their new R&amp;D Innovation Center. Judd Maxwell , Head of Product Placement for North American, talked about the importance of the location of the center. FarmWeek's Dan Grant with John Ackerman and the problems planting pumpkins and the drought conditions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55109101</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:11:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55109101/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on IFB Call to Action. Scott Halpin, State FSA Director &amp;amp; Wendy Mueller, Chief Compliance Officer talk about rules and regulations for emergency haying and grazing on CRP acres as Illinois acres are not open...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on IFB Call to Action. Scott Halpin, State FSA Director &amp; Wendy Mueller, Chief Compliance Officer talk about rules and regulations for emergency haying and grazing on CRP acres as Illinois acres are not open yet they urge farmers to stay in contact with their local USDA service center and watch the drought monitor. Syngenta celebrated in Malta, the grand opening of their new R&amp;D Innovation Center. Judd Maxwell , Head of Product Placement for North American, talked about the importance of the location of the center. FarmWeek's Dan Grant with John Ackerman and the problems planting pumpkins and the drought conditions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 23, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-23-2023--54836285</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about potential good news for ag from WOTUS testimony this week and drought conditions. Profit Watch Energy with Josh Linville Stone X. He gives a fertilizer outlook. Action request information from Illinois Farm Bureau's Lauren Lurkins.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54836285</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:07:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54836285/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about potential good news for ag from WOTUS testimony this week and drought conditions. Profit Watch Energy with Josh Linville Stone X. He gives a fertilizer outlook. Action request information from Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about potential good news for ag from WOTUS testimony this week and drought conditions. Profit Watch Energy with Josh Linville Stone X. He gives a fertilizer outlook. Action request information from Illinois Farm Bureau's Lauren Lurkins.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 22, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-22-2023--54809182</link><description><![CDATA[Biofuel groups react to EPA’s finalized renewable fuel volumes for this year through 2025. Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag- Hay Auction, talks about the drought, tight hay supplies and high prices. Stan Blunier, Livingston Co Farmer with FarmWeek's Dan Grant on a hog barn fire that could have been much worse Dale Durchholz Grain Cycles on markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54809182</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:36:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54809182/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Biofuel groups react to EPA’s finalized renewable fuel volumes for this year through 2025. Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag- Hay Auction, talks about the drought, tight hay supplies and high prices. Stan Blunier, Livingston Co Farmer with FarmWeek's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Biofuel groups react to EPA’s finalized renewable fuel volumes for this year through 2025. Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag- Hay Auction, talks about the drought, tight hay supplies and high prices. Stan Blunier, Livingston Co Farmer with FarmWeek's Dan Grant on a hog barn fire that could have been much worse Dale Durchholz Grain Cycles on markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 21, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-21-2023--54596936</link><description><![CDATA[The farm bill clock is ticking, with little sign yet of progress toward writing a new law by the September 30th expiration of the existing farm bill. 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RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. “Getting to know ISA Board of Directors” David...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The farm bill clock is ticking, with little sign yet of progress toward writing a new law by the September 30th expiration of the existing farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. “Getting to know ISA Board of Directors” David Wessel, Cass County farmer, At-Large Director ISA talks about farming along the river, trade, research investments and the Illinois Soybean Agronomy Team. Recap of weekly crop conditions report and Dan Bowman with ADM talks markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 20, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-20-2023--54551511</link><description><![CDATA[The biofuel industry and its advocates in Congress are eagerly awaiting the EPA’s final 2023-25 volumes for ethanol and biobased and advanced biodiesel due Wednesday after a 1-week court approved extension. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks about the dry/drought conditions, pasture, and hay supply. Nick Hausen, Meteorologist WSIL, talks weather conditions. Joe Camp talks market volatility with the need for rain across the I-State corridor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54551511</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:06:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54551511/rfd_illinois_june_20_2023.mp3" length="33132459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The biofuel industry and its advocates in Congress are eagerly awaiting the EPA’s final 2023-25 volumes for ethanol and biobased and advanced biodiesel due Wednesday after a 1-week court approved extension. 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Joe Camp talks market volatility with the need for rain across the I-State corridor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 19, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-19-2023--54522257</link><description><![CDATA[A suddenly changed political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau highlights the AFBF fly-in last week and conversations surrounding Immigration &amp; Workforce Development Dan Grant shares a conversation with Matt Shipton, seed industry representative from Delavan and descendant of James Reid, discusses the development of Reid's Yellow Dent Corn on a farm on the northeast edge of Delavan in Tazewell County in the late 1800s.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54522257</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54522257/000800401.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A suddenly changed political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A suddenly changed political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau highlights the AFBF fly-in last week and conversations surrounding Immigration &amp; Workforce Development Dan Grant shares a conversation with Matt Shipton, seed industry representative from Delavan and descendant of James Reid, discusses the development of Reid's Yellow Dent Corn on a farm on the northeast edge of Delavan in Tazewell County in the late 1800s.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 16, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-16-2023--54458590</link><description><![CDATA[We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville. <br />Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council.<br />House appropriators advanced fiscal ’24 USDA spending on a party line vote but clawed back (B) billions in unspent pandemic dollars to help offset program cuts. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54458590</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:47:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54458590/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville. 
Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council.
House appropriators advanced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville. <br />Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council.<br />House appropriators advanced fiscal ’24 USDA spending on a party line vote but clawed back (B) billions in unspent pandemic dollars to help offset program cuts. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 15, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-15-2023--54439512</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebards talks timeline for a new Farm Bill following his trip to Washington D.C. From the Illinois FFA Convention we hear from from Sidney Stiers, the Illinois Star in Agribusiness and former national champ in creed speaking.<br />Also, Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on higher interest rates.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54439512</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:16:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54439512/000800404.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebards talks timeline for a new Farm Bill following his trip to Washington D.C. From the Illinois FFA Convention we hear from from Sidney Stiers, the Illinois Star in Agribusiness and former national champ in creed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebards talks timeline for a new Farm Bill following his trip to Washington D.C. From the Illinois FFA Convention we hear from from Sidney Stiers, the Illinois Star in Agribusiness and former national champ in creed speaking.<br />Also, Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on higher interest rates.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-14-2023--54386247</link><description><![CDATA[Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says work on the new farm bill is behind schedule and a 1-year extension of current law may be needed. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Minonk farm of Bill Leigh, as Leigh host a grain buying group from South Korea. Ben Croft, Farm Week summer intern talks about the Farm Week Fourth of July Photo Contest.<br />Also, Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing on how do those grain trains get loaded?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54386247</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:12:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54386247/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says work on the new farm bill is behind schedule and a 1-year extension of current law may be needed. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Minonk farm of Bill Leigh, as Leigh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says work on the new farm bill is behind schedule and a 1-year extension of current law may be needed. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Minonk farm of Bill Leigh, as Leigh host a grain buying group from South Korea. Ben Croft, Farm Week summer intern talks about the Farm Week Fourth of July Photo Contest.<br />Also, Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing on how do those grain trains get loaded?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-13-2023--54342829</link><description><![CDATA[Weekly crop numbers and Eric Snodgrass, from Nutrien, on will it rain this week?<br />USDA’s trade mission to Japan last week pressed Tokyo for ethanol sales as many countries look for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Macoupin County farm bureau member and family farmer, Molly Rosentreter, talks about hosting one the stops last week on the Illinois Farm Bureau-UK Exchange Tour, Derek Sample State FFA VP of Sesser, talks about his farm background and his future, as the State FFA Convention gets underway in Springfield today.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54342829</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:09:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54342829/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Weekly crop numbers and Eric Snodgrass, from Nutrien, on will it rain this week?
USDA’s trade mission to Japan last week pressed Tokyo for ethanol sales as many countries look for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Weekly crop numbers and Eric Snodgrass, from Nutrien, on will it rain this week?<br />USDA’s trade mission to Japan last week pressed Tokyo for ethanol sales as many countries look for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Macoupin County farm bureau member and family farmer, Molly Rosentreter, talks about hosting one the stops last week on the Illinois Farm Bureau-UK Exchange Tour, Derek Sample State FFA VP of Sesser, talks about his farm background and his future, as the State FFA Convention gets underway in Springfield today.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-12-2023--54283861</link><description><![CDATA[President Biden and the UK’s Rishi Sunak announced a research and investment deal that came up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about increase in FFA membership numbers in Illinois and this week’s State FFA Convention in Springfield.<br />Also, Curt Strubhar, Advance Trading, on WASDE and Raghela Scavuzzo, IFB, talks next generation on the farm.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54283861</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54283861/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Biden and the UK’s Rishi Sunak announced a research and investment deal that came up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Illinois Director of Ag...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Biden and the UK’s Rishi Sunak announced a research and investment deal that came up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about increase in FFA membership numbers in Illinois and this week’s State FFA Convention in Springfield.<br />Also, Curt Strubhar, Advance Trading, on WASDE and Raghela Scavuzzo, IFB, talks next generation on the farm.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 9, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-9-2023--54155325</link><description><![CDATA[USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor back from leading a trade mission to Japan, defends the administration’s emphasis on the trips over doing market-opening free trade deals. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Milk Producers Association donate milk to two central Illinois organizations to help with food insecurity issues.<br />Some information on the Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute.  <br />Profit Watch Energy segment looks at crude oil prices. <br />Jeff Broom reacts to red-hot rural real estate market.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54155325</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:49:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54155325/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor back from leading a trade mission to Japan, defends the administration’s emphasis on the trips over doing market-opening free trade deals. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Illinois Milk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor back from leading a trade mission to Japan, defends the administration’s emphasis on the trips over doing market-opening free trade deals. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.<br />Illinois Milk Producers Association donate milk to two central Illinois organizations to help with food insecurity issues.<br />Some information on the Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute.  <br />Profit Watch Energy segment looks at crude oil prices. <br />Jeff Broom reacts to red-hot rural real estate market.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 8, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-8-2023--54138937</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C. Illinois pig farmers talk about the importance of trade and exports. FarmWeek's Dan Grant reports from World Pork Expo on herd health and prevention of disease. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson on short dated options.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54138937</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:29:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54138937/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C. Illinois pig farmers talk about the importance of trade and exports. FarmWeek's Dan Grant reports from World Pork Expo on herd health and prevention of disease. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C. Illinois pig farmers talk about the importance of trade and exports. FarmWeek's Dan Grant reports from World Pork Expo on herd health and prevention of disease. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson on short dated options.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-7-2023--54127207</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the June 12th application cutoff date for Dicamba in Illinois. We hear from Dave Duzan of Lexington who was elected as the new President of the Illinois Beef Association. Jakobs Bros.Farms was named Commercial Producers of the Year for Illinois Beef Association, Nik Jakobs talks about their farm and family history. Jim Mintert, Purdue University of the CME Group with a recap of the May Ag Barometer. May climate summary from State Climatologist Trent Ford’s website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54127207</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:21:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54127207/000800403.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the June 12th application cutoff date for Dicamba in Illinois. We hear from Dave Duzan of Lexington who was elected as the new President of the Illinois Beef Association. Jakobs Bros.Farms was named...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the June 12th application cutoff date for Dicamba in Illinois. We hear from Dave Duzan of Lexington who was elected as the new President of the Illinois Beef Association. Jakobs Bros.Farms was named Commercial Producers of the Year for Illinois Beef Association, Nik Jakobs talks about their farm and family history. Jim Mintert, Purdue University of the CME Group with a recap of the May Ag Barometer. May climate summary from State Climatologist Trent Ford’s website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 6, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-6-2023--54112511</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau is hosting a small group of visitors representing the National Farmers Union of England &amp; Wales this week.  Lyndsey Ramsey, Director of Strategic Engagement Illinois Farm Bureau talks about hosting the tour as a part of an exchange program and follow up to IFB’s 2022 European Market Study Tour.  Tour stops in Madison County yesterday included conversations with Madison County Farm Bureau Manager, Paige Langenhorst, and wheat condition reports from Madison County Agronomist Kyle Brase, and drought updates from local Farm Manager Terry Leitshuh. Weekly crop numbers and falling conditions from dry weather. Balint Szalavari, WEEK about all the smoke/haze in the air.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54112511</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:43:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54112511/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau is hosting a small group of visitors representing the National Farmers Union of England &amp;amp; Wales this week.  Lyndsey Ramsey, Director of Strategic Engagement Illinois Farm Bureau talks about hosting the tour as a part of an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau is hosting a small group of visitors representing the National Farmers Union of England &amp; Wales this week.  Lyndsey Ramsey, Director of Strategic Engagement Illinois Farm Bureau talks about hosting the tour as a part of an exchange program and follow up to IFB’s 2022 European Market Study Tour.  Tour stops in Madison County yesterday included conversations with Madison County Farm Bureau Manager, Paige Langenhorst, and wheat condition reports from Madison County Agronomist Kyle Brase, and drought updates from local Farm Manager Terry Leitshuh. Weekly crop numbers and falling conditions from dry weather. Balint Szalavari, WEEK about all the smoke/haze in the air.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 5, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-5-2023--54099797</link><description><![CDATA[The Biden EPA is still considering including eRINS in its final Renewable Volume rule the agency’s required by court order to issue by the middle of the month. But two Senators are leading the charge to stop that from happening. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Dr. Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Ag, talks low pig prices at the farm gate and poor profitability for U.S. pig farmers. Mike McClellan, Mobile Weather Group, talks El Nino and  Ali Preston with a Cultivating our Communities preview.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54099797</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:08:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54099797/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Biden EPA is still considering including eRINS in its final Renewable Volume rule the agency’s required by court order to issue by the middle of the month. But two Senators are leading the charge to stop that from happening. RFD Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Biden EPA is still considering including eRINS in its final Renewable Volume rule the agency’s required by court order to issue by the middle of the month. But two Senators are leading the charge to stop that from happening. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Dr. Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Ag, talks low pig prices at the farm gate and poor profitability for U.S. pig farmers. Mike McClellan, Mobile Weather Group, talks El Nino and  Ali Preston with a Cultivating our Communities preview.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 2, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-2-2023--54075033</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Bridge Statehouse Report, Mark Gebhards celebrates the WOTUS victory last week.<br />Profit Watch Energy Segment with Heather Thompson GROWMARK/Cooperative Ventures. Also, Info Ag Preview with Peyton Harper at The Fertilizer Institute.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54075033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54075033/000800405.mp3" length="22031869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve Bridge Statehouse Report, Mark Gebhards celebrates the WOTUS victory last week.
Profit Watch Energy Segment with Heather Thompson GROWMARK/Cooperative Ventures. Also, Info Ag Preview with Peyton Harper at The Fertilizer Institute.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve Bridge Statehouse Report, Mark Gebhards celebrates the WOTUS victory last week.<br />Profit Watch Energy Segment with Heather Thompson GROWMARK/Cooperative Ventures. Also, Info Ag Preview with Peyton Harper at The Fertilizer Institute.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois June 1, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-june-1-2023--54065054</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the Illinois General Assembly spring session.<br />Matt Kaye reports on debt ceiling, we review fertilizer prices; and Ernie Goss talks Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54065054</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:09:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54065054/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the Illinois General Assembly spring session.
Matt Kaye reports on debt ceiling, we review fertilizer prices; and Ernie Goss talks Creighton Rural...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the Illinois General Assembly spring session.<br />Matt Kaye reports on debt ceiling, we review fertilizer prices; and Ernie Goss talks Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 31, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-31-2023--54052124</link><description><![CDATA[The GOP-White House debt limit deal if enacted will have a direct bearing on how much farm bill writers get and how they shape farm policy to meet the growing needs of producers for the next 5-years. RFD Washington corr Matt Kaye reports. Mark Litteken, Clinton County farmer and President of the Clinton County Farm Bureau talks about harvesting his rye and clover this week and his success with cover crops over the past decade.<br />Plus weekly crop report numbers and Tyler Schau, Ag Market.Net talks markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54052124</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 12:32:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54052124/000800403.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The GOP-White House debt limit deal if enacted will have a direct bearing on how much farm bill writers get and how they shape farm policy to meet the growing needs of producers for the next 5-years. RFD Washington corr Matt Kaye reports. Mark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The GOP-White House debt limit deal if enacted will have a direct bearing on how much farm bill writers get and how they shape farm policy to meet the growing needs of producers for the next 5-years. RFD Washington corr Matt Kaye reports. Mark Litteken, Clinton County farmer and President of the Clinton County Farm Bureau talks about harvesting his rye and clover this week and his success with cover crops over the past decade.<br />Plus weekly crop report numbers and Tyler Schau, Ag Market.Net talks markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 30, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-30-2023--54040340</link><description><![CDATA[Debt Ceiling updates from the weekend from Washington and RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the debate over Farm Bill funding, Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities talks about the importance of the upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days in Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Mike Albano from the National Weather Service, Lincoln, details a dry outlook.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54040340</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 11:16:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54040340/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Debt Ceiling updates from the weekend from Washington and RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the debate over Farm Bill funding, Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities talks about the importance of the upcoming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Debt Ceiling updates from the weekend from Washington and RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the debate over Farm Bill funding, Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities talks about the importance of the upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days in Illinois.<br />Meteorologist Mike Albano from the National Weather Service, Lincoln, details a dry outlook.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 29, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-29-2023--54030455</link><description><![CDATA[As the U.S. red meat industry faces several challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) members gathered in Minneapolis last week for the organization’s Spring Conference, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom points out some of the areas where exports bolster the industry’s economic outlook. Eric Mittenthal President of the National Hot Dog &amp; Sausage Council and Chief Strategy Officer North American Meat Institute talks about ‘Protein Pact for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.’   Plus, Charlyn Fargo, SIU Med School, talks Memorial Day grilling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54030455</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 11:46:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54030455/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As the U.S. red meat industry faces several challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) members gathered in Minneapolis last week for the organization’s Spring Conference, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the U.S. red meat industry faces several challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) members gathered in Minneapolis last week for the organization’s Spring Conference, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom points out some of the areas where exports bolster the industry’s economic outlook. Eric Mittenthal President of the National Hot Dog &amp; Sausage Council and Chief Strategy Officer North American Meat Institute talks about ‘Protein Pact for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.’   Plus, Charlyn Fargo, SIU Med School, talks Memorial Day grilling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 26, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-26-2023--54005756</link><description><![CDATA[The US Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, has redefined Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, effectively killing a key pillar of the Biden WOTUS rule. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Plus WOTUS react from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Lauren Lurkins and AFBF’s Courtney Briggs. <br />Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson GROWMARK Energy Risk Management, fuel prices into Memorial Day; Steve Bridge with Illinois State Budget update.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54005756</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 11:16:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54005756/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The US Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, has redefined Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, effectively killing a key pillar of the Biden WOTUS rule. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Plus WOTUS react from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Lauren...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, has redefined Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, effectively killing a key pillar of the Biden WOTUS rule. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Plus WOTUS react from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Lauren Lurkins and AFBF’s Courtney Briggs. <br />Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson GROWMARK Energy Risk Management, fuel prices into Memorial Day; Steve Bridge with Illinois State Budget update.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 25, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-25-2023--53995013</link><description><![CDATA[Ag lawmakers are pushing legislation to help farmers vying for oversubscribed EQIP conservation contracts. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, &amp; more highlights from The Illinois Wheat Association wheat Tour and reaction from Mark Miller of Mennel Milling Co. Mt. Olive and Dave Devore, Siemer Milling Co. Teutopolis<br />Darin Newsom &amp; Bill Tierney discuss the current corn market.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53995013</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 11:37:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53995013/000800404.mp3" length="22075684" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ag lawmakers are pushing legislation to help farmers vying for oversubscribed EQIP conservation contracts. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, &amp;amp; more highlights from The Illinois Wheat Association wheat Tour and reaction from Mark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ag lawmakers are pushing legislation to help farmers vying for oversubscribed EQIP conservation contracts. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, &amp; more highlights from The Illinois Wheat Association wheat Tour and reaction from Mark Miller of Mennel Milling Co. Mt. Olive and Dave Devore, Siemer Milling Co. Teutopolis<br />Darin Newsom &amp; Bill Tierney discuss the current corn market.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1383</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 24, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-24-2023--53983106</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau talks General Assembly wrapping up spring session, ag bills to watch and federal debt ceiling debate in D.C.<br />NRCS and FSA heads faced tough questions on funding, alternative fuels and equity at House Ag Conservation subcommittee hearing. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeekNow's Dan Grant provides coverage of the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour with Illinois Wheat Association president Mark Krausz.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53983106</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 11:26:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53983106/000800403.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau talks General Assembly wrapping up spring session, ag bills to watch and federal debt ceiling debate in D.C.
NRCS and FSA heads faced tough questions on funding,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau talks General Assembly wrapping up spring session, ag bills to watch and federal debt ceiling debate in D.C.<br />NRCS and FSA heads faced tough questions on funding, alternative fuels and equity at House Ag Conservation subcommittee hearing. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.<br />FarmWeekNow's Dan Grant provides coverage of the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour with Illinois Wheat Association president Mark Krausz.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 23, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-23-2023--53969385</link><description><![CDATA[NASS numbers plus Adams County Crop Watcher Brent Clair on “flash drought”.<br />Wayne Sirles, co-owner/operator of Rendleman Orchards near Alto Pass (Union Co) talks about the spring fruit crop and specifically looks at the peach crop. <br />A House subcommittee fight over FY ’24 USDA and FDA spending touches on some of the same hurdles faced in last-minute talks to avoid a debt default and likely to spill over into the farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53969385</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 11:41:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53969385/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>NASS numbers plus Adams County Crop Watcher Brent Clair on “flash drought”.
Wayne Sirles, co-owner/operator of Rendleman Orchards near Alto Pass (Union Co) talks about the spring fruit crop and specifically looks at the peach crop. 
A House...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[NASS numbers plus Adams County Crop Watcher Brent Clair on “flash drought”.<br />Wayne Sirles, co-owner/operator of Rendleman Orchards near Alto Pass (Union Co) talks about the spring fruit crop and specifically looks at the peach crop. <br />A House subcommittee fight over FY ’24 USDA and FDA spending touches on some of the same hurdles faced in last-minute talks to avoid a debt default and likely to spill over into the farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 22, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-22-2023--53956966</link><description><![CDATA[Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. <br />IFCA's KJ Johnson provides post-application reminders.<br />Illinois FFA's Mindy Bunselmeyer is gearing up for state convention next month.  <br />Tom Dosdall, StoneX, discusses falling commodity prices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53956966</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 11:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53956966/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 
IFCA's KJ Johnson provides post-application reminders.
Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. <br />IFCA's KJ Johnson provides post-application reminders.<br />Illinois FFA's Mindy Bunselmeyer is gearing up for state convention next month.  <br />Tom Dosdall, StoneX, discusses falling commodity prices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 19, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-19-2023--53929110</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from the Nation's Capital. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on legislative issues at the state and national level. In the weekly Profit Watch Energy Segment, Stephen Nicholson RaboResearch on where biofuels play into their long-term outlook. Steve Bridge reports on the State's budget making process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53929110</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 12:36:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53929110/000800405.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from the Nation's Capital. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on legislative issues at the state and national level. In the weekly Profit Watch Energy Segment, Stephen Nicholson RaboResearch on where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from the Nation's Capital. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on legislative issues at the state and national level. In the weekly Profit Watch Energy Segment, Stephen Nicholson RaboResearch on where biofuels play into their long-term outlook. Steve Bridge reports on the State's budget making process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 18, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-18-2023--53918319</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on livestock leaders sharing their concerns before a House Ag Committee meeting. Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist on pasture management. IDOA Director Jerry Costello on moving Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Gerry Beard, Beard Implement, updating us on supply chain issues for farm equipment and machinery. Market commentary with Aaron Edwards, Roach Ag Marketing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53918319</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 13:58:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53918319/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on livestock leaders sharing their concerns before a House Ag Committee meeting. Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist on pasture management. IDOA Director Jerry Costello on moving Ag Day at the Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on livestock leaders sharing their concerns before a House Ag Committee meeting. Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist on pasture management. IDOA Director Jerry Costello on moving Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Gerry Beard, Beard Implement, updating us on supply chain issues for farm equipment and machinery. Market commentary with Aaron Edwards, Roach Ag Marketing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 17, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-17-2023--53906026</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the impact of California’s Prop 12 for Illinois Pig Farmers. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on concerns that President Biden may be using the farm bill as a vehicle to push back on GOP plans to expand food stamp work requirements, even as more safety net funding remains in doubt. Kris Reynolds, Montgomery County farmer and Midwest Regional Director American Farmland Trust, talks about the growing season and opportunities for farmers in the ADM Regenerations Program for 2023.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53906026</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 13:02:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53906026/000800403.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the impact of California’s Prop 12 for Illinois Pig Farmers. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on concerns that President Biden may be using the farm bill as a vehicle to push back on GOP plans to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the impact of California’s Prop 12 for Illinois Pig Farmers. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on concerns that President Biden may be using the farm bill as a vehicle to push back on GOP plans to expand food stamp work requirements, even as more safety net funding remains in doubt. Kris Reynolds, Montgomery County farmer and Midwest Regional Director American Farmland Trust, talks about the growing season and opportunities for farmers in the ADM Regenerations Program for 2023.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 16, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-16-2023--53888848</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports Ag trade concerns amid continuing uncertainty over input costs, weather, supply chains and the timing of a new farm bill.   Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber chats planting and emergence in her territory.  Recap of the crop progress and condition report. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53888848</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 13:02:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53888848/000800402.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports Ag trade concerns amid continuing uncertainty over input costs, weather, supply chains and the timing of a new farm bill.   Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber chats planting and emergence in her territory.  Recap of the crop progress and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports Ag trade concerns amid continuing uncertainty over input costs, weather, supply chains and the timing of a new farm bill.   Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber chats planting and emergence in her territory.  Recap of the crop progress and condition report. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 15, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-15-2023--53871162</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards updates us on legislative and regulatory issues.  A recap of Friday's WASDE report with commentary from Darren Wax, Premier Cooperative.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53871162</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 13:36:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53871162/000800401.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards updates us on legislative and regulatory issues.  A recap of Friday's WASDE report with commentary from Darren Wax, Premier Cooperative.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards updates us on legislative and regulatory issues.  A recap of Friday's WASDE report with commentary from Darren Wax, Premier Cooperative.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-12-2023--53831600</link><description><![CDATA[AFBF Reaction to the Supreme Court decision to uphold<b> </b>Prop 12. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on a House Farm Bill hearing covering free trade deals, nutrition, African Swine Fever, and foreign acceptance of cutting-edge Ag technology. Profit Watch Energy with South Central FS Agronomist Ryan Hasty. Kirby Knackstedt, Grantfork Meats in Highland, IL.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53831600</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 12:17:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53831600/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>AFBF Reaction to the Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop 12. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on a House Farm Bill hearing covering free trade deals, nutrition, African Swine Fever, and foreign acceptance of cutting-edge Ag technology. Profit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[AFBF Reaction to the Supreme Court decision to uphold<b> </b>Prop 12. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on a House Farm Bill hearing covering free trade deals, nutrition, African Swine Fever, and foreign acceptance of cutting-edge Ag technology. Profit Watch Energy with South Central FS Agronomist Ryan Hasty. Kirby Knackstedt, Grantfork Meats in Highland, IL.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-11-2023--53822052</link><description><![CDATA[FarmWeek’s Dan Grant visits with Lee CFB President Adam Henkel and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on coverage from the Senate Confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary Nominee Torres-Small. Inflation numbers for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rita Frazer visits with Troy Wistuba, Ph.D. Vice President, Feed R&amp;D Purina Animal Nutrition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53822052</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 13:26:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53822052/000800404.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>FarmWeek’s Dan Grant visits with Lee CFB President Adam Henkel and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on coverage from the Senate Confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary Nominee Torres-Small. Inflation numbers for the Bureau of Labor Statistics....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[FarmWeek’s Dan Grant visits with Lee CFB President Adam Henkel and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on coverage from the Senate Confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary Nominee Torres-Small. Inflation numbers for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rita Frazer visits with Troy Wistuba, Ph.D. Vice President, Feed R&amp;D Purina Animal Nutrition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-10-2023--53805225</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Comstock Investments Joe Camp explains why there is added significance to Friday’s WASDE report. Freese-Notis Weather’s Dan Hicks says more active weather will be in play over the next week. Market commentary from Matt Huston, New Frontier Capital Markets and Scott Jensen, Country Financial talks interest rates.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53805225</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:53:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53805225/000800403.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Comstock Investments Joe Camp explains why there is added significance to Friday’s WASDE report. Freese-Notis Weather’s Dan Hicks says more active weather will be in play...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Comstock Investments Joe Camp explains why there is added significance to Friday’s WASDE report. 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Mark Krauz, President Illinois Wheat Association talks about the Illinois Wheat Yield Contest   Farm Week Crop watcher David Schaal shares conditions from Fayette County. Weekly planting and conditions numbers Scott Irwin and his new book Back to the Futures]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53791228</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 13:27:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53791228/rfd_illinois_may_9_2023.mp3" length="33093863" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on President Biden and Congressional leaders meeting today at the White House in hopes of averting US debt default that could crush producers with sky high interest rates.   Mark Krauz, President Illinois Wheat Association talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on President Biden and Congressional leaders meeting today at the White House in hopes of averting US debt default that could crush producers with sky high interest rates.   Mark Krauz, President Illinois Wheat Association talks about the Illinois Wheat Yield Contest   Farm Week Crop watcher David Schaal shares conditions from Fayette County. Weekly planting and conditions numbers Scott Irwin and his new book Back to the Futures]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1379</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois May 8, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-may-8-2023--53775767</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau shares an update on legislative and regularory issues. 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Retired Meterologist Jim Rasor on where is the warm weather?? Ali Preston with the latest Cultivating our Communities feature.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53628392</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:19:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53628392/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. says Russia continues to undermine the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a global food lifeline also key for world fertilizer supplies, RFD Washington Correspondent Reports., Ryan Whitehouse Associate Director of Local Gov’t Political Engagement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. says Russia continues to undermine the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a global food lifeline also key for world fertilizer supplies, RFD Washington Correspondent Reports., Ryan Whitehouse Associate Director of Local Gov’t Political Engagement talks about the success of the Allies in Ag program.  Retired Meterologist Jim Rasor on where is the warm weather?? Ali Preston with the latest Cultivating our Communities feature.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 21, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-21-2023--53603825</link><description><![CDATA[RFD correspondent Matt Kaye report on the differences on SNAP funding that was on display during a Senate Ag Committee hearing. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on a project with the Illinois Agri Food Alliance. Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson Growmark’s energy risk manager. Steve Bridge report from the return of the General Assembly and the budget work needed to be done ahead of the May adjournment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53603825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:56:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53603825/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD correspondent Matt Kaye report on the differences on SNAP funding that was on display during a Senate Ag Committee hearing. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on a project with the Illinois Agri Food Alliance. Profit Watch Energy with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD correspondent Matt Kaye report on the differences on SNAP funding that was on display during a Senate Ag Committee hearing. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on a project with the Illinois Agri Food Alliance. Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson Growmark’s energy risk manager. Steve Bridge report from the return of the General Assembly and the budget work needed to be done ahead of the May adjournment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 20, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-20-2023--53593638</link><description><![CDATA[A report from Washington on EPA Administrator's testimony before the House Ag Committee. Illinois Soybean Association's Andrew Larson covers ISA's priorities for the next farm bill.  We meet two section FFA Presidents that were identified as one of the Top 20 Youth Leaders and are participating in a Leadership Conference.  Eary morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53593638</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:56:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53593638/000800404.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from Washington on EPA Administrator's testimony before the House Ag Committee. Illinois Soybean Association's Andrew Larson covers ISA's priorities for the next farm bill.  We meet two section FFA Presidents that were identified as one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from Washington on EPA Administrator's testimony before the House Ag Committee. Illinois Soybean Association's Andrew Larson covers ISA's priorities for the next farm bill.  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Also in the nation’s capital RFD’s Jim Taylor as he files a report on the push to save AM radios in all American-made cars and trucks. Jake Fidler, Fairview Sale Barn and Lance Zimmerman, Rabo AgriFinance on this red-hot cattle market.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53581744</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:02:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53581744/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>News from Washington as efforts to veto President Biden’s veto of a resolution disapproving his EPA’s the Waters of the US rule, will likely fail, according to a key Ag Senator. 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Jake Fidler, Fairview Sale Barn and Lance Zimmerman, Rabo AgriFinance on this red-hot cattle market.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 18, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-18-2023--53570410</link><description><![CDATA[Reports from the fields, in McLean County with Harry Cooney and in Jersey County Farm Week CropWatcher, Jeff Guilander. Weather and planting progress numbers. Mark Henderson, WIFR TV, on severe chances later in the week. News on the Renewable Fuels Association belief in longevity of ethanol despite the administration push EV use.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53570410</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:07:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53570410/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reports from the fields, in McLean County with Harry Cooney and in Jersey County Farm Week CropWatcher, Jeff Guilander. Weather and planting progress numbers. Mark Henderson, WIFR TV, on severe chances later in the week. News on the Renewable Fuels...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reports from the fields, in McLean County with Harry Cooney and in Jersey County Farm Week CropWatcher, Jeff Guilander. Weather and planting progress numbers. Mark Henderson, WIFR TV, on severe chances later in the week. News on the Renewable Fuels Association belief in longevity of ethanol despite the administration push EV use.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 17, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-17-2023--53558380</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, on state &amp; national legislation and regulatory issues. Rapid change in the weather. Bryce Baker, Precision Planting on technology to retrofit your planter vs. buying new.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53558380</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:45:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53558380/000800401.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, on state &amp;amp; national legislation and regulatory issues. Rapid change in the weather. Bryce Baker, Precision Planting on technology to retrofit your planter vs....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, on state &amp; national legislation and regulatory issues. Rapid change in the weather. Bryce Baker, Precision Planting on technology to retrofit your planter vs. buying new.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-14-2023--53535467</link><description><![CDATA[News from the Nation's capital on another court win for producers this week on WOTUS, while farmers and ethanol producers anxiously await an EPA decision on summertime E-15 sales. 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Tom Heinold, US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island district on river conditions and the anticipation of increasing levels as the snow melts in Minnesota and Wisconsin.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-13-2023--53524485</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares news from the nation's capital. 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Rita Frazer visits with Woodford County farmer and Presdent of the Illinois Pork Producers Chad Leman on planting activity and low pig prices. Kevin Clausen, John Stewart &amp; Associaties talks markets with DeLoss Jahnke. Jim Taylor has early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 12, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-12-2023--53512970</link><description><![CDATA[Report on summertime sales of E15 and a field and wheat report from Madison County. WASDE reaction from Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net and Ryan Reeverts in Ogle County provides an update field conditions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53512970</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:31:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53512970/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Report on summertime sales of E15 and a field and wheat report from Madison County. WASDE reaction from Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net and Ryan Reeverts in Ogle County provides an update field conditions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Report on summertime sales of E15 and a field and wheat report from Madison County. WASDE reaction from Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net and Ryan Reeverts in Ogle County provides an update field conditions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 11, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-11-2023--53502258</link><description><![CDATA[News from Washington DC and the Illinois Wheat Association President, Mark Krauz talks southern Illinois wheat conditions and promotes this year's yield contest. 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We hear from cropwatcher Randy Anderson in Saline County and get a preview of April weather from WEEK's Chuck Collins.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1260</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-10-2023--53491554</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Maria Boerngen, Illinois State Univeristy on liquidity. 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Brent Clair, Adams Co president on recent and upcoming weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-7-2023--53470099</link><description><![CDATA[Good Friday show features latest devlopment on the WOTUS issue in Washington plus updates on Farm Bill and USDA appropriations. We also hear about Tillamook Creamery purchasing a former Prairie Farms Dairy plant in Decatur. 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State Climatologist Trent Ford on the severe weather so far this year. Matt Kaye reports on Staffing and technology at USDA offices remaining a big concern for producers and Ag lawmakers. Jennifer Tirey Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers just back from their annual spring legislative fly-in to Washington D.C.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 5, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-5-2023--53450952</link><description><![CDATA[A report from Washington on staffing and technology concerns at USDA offices.  Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on telling the story of agriculture as part of the appropriations process. Jim Mintert, Purdue University on the March Ag Barometer.Early morning markets and weather.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53450952</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:23:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53450952/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from Washington on staffing and technology concerns at USDA offices.  Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on telling the story of agriculture as part of the appropriations process. Jim Mintert, Purdue University on the March Ag...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from Washington on staffing and technology concerns at USDA offices.  Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on telling the story of agriculture as part of the appropriations process. Jim Mintert, Purdue University on the March Ag Barometer.Early morning markets and weather.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 4, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-4-2023--53439553</link><description><![CDATA[Don Meyer, Illinois Farm Bureau District 4 director on storm damage on his farm in Lee County. Eric Schmidt EJS Weather on what’s coming. 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Dr. Paul Walker President Illinois Beef Association talks about IBA’s youth and young leader focus and the upcoming annual meeting.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois April 3, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-april-3-2023--53427248</link><description><![CDATA[Recap of Friday’s late afternoon storm system. USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Torres-Small on funds provided in the metro east area for emergency services. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, comments on report day.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53427248</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:20:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53427248/000800401.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recap of Friday’s late afternoon storm system. USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Torres-Small on funds provided in the metro east area for emergency services. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, comments on report day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recap of Friday’s late afternoon storm system. USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Torres-Small on funds provided in the metro east area for emergency services. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, comments on report day.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 31, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-31-2023--53401512</link><description><![CDATA[Success story of the Allies in Agriculture Program in Cook County.and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on grocery store infrastructure in Cairo, IL. Matt Kaye report on disagreements on Farm Bill Titles vs. Regulations during a house ag appropriations hearing. Steve Bridge provides news on state issues and early markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53401512</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:46:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53401512/rfd_illinois_march_31_2023.mp3" length="33130733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Success story of the Allies in Agriculture Program in Cook County.and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on grocery store infrastructure in Cairo, IL. Matt Kaye report on disagreements on Farm Bill Titles vs. Regulations during a house ag appropriations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Success story of the Allies in Agriculture Program in Cook County.and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on grocery store infrastructure in Cairo, IL. Matt Kaye report on disagreements on Farm Bill Titles vs. Regulations during a house ag appropriations hearing. Steve Bridge provides news on state issues and early markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 30, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-30-2023--53390563</link><description><![CDATA[Coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day with commentary from IFB President Rich Guebert and House Ag &amp; Conservation Committee Member Charlie Meier from Okawville. Aaron Maher, Rumboldt &amp; Kuhn and Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing, on local and distant markets for IL corn. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53390563</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:57:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53390563/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day with commentary from IFB President Rich Guebert and House Ag &amp;amp; Conservation Committee Member Charlie Meier from Okawville. Aaron Maher, Rumboldt &amp;amp; Kuhn and Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing, on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day with commentary from IFB President Rich Guebert and House Ag &amp; Conservation Committee Member Charlie Meier from Okawville. Aaron Maher, Rumboldt &amp; Kuhn and Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing, on local and distant markets for IL corn. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 29, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-29-2023--53378433</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on contention over food stamp funding during the latest House Ag farm bill hearing. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the IFB state teamwork in Springfield and success in ag group partnerships on bills like SB 170. Rich Guebert, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, looking forward to coming together today in Springfield for Ag Legislative day at the Illinois State Capitol. Parkland College’s new partnership with AGCO. Recap of a DTN piece on corn yield averages across the country where 6 out of the top 10 came from Illinois. Preview of reports being released the later part of the week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53378433</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:59:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53378433/rfd_illinois_march_29_2023.mp3" length="33131310" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on contention over food stamp funding during the latest House Ag farm bill hearing. 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Preview of reports being released the later part of the week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 28, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-28-2023--53365636</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on NCBA's anti-WOTUS reaction to a Texas federal court’s decision allowing the Biden rule to take effect in 48 states and dismisses EPA’s defense of the rule’s timing. Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards also talks about the court activity surrounding WOTUS and the continued work on behalf of Illinois farmers.Crop progress and condition report along with weather news. David Kohl from Land Values Conference on lending during inflation and low commodity prices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53365636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:28:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53365636/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on NCBA's anti-WOTUS reaction to a Texas federal court’s decision allowing the Biden rule to take effect in 48 states and dismisses EPA’s defense of the rule’s timing. Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on NCBA's anti-WOTUS reaction to a Texas federal court’s decision allowing the Biden rule to take effect in 48 states and dismisses EPA’s defense of the rule’s timing. Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards also talks about the court activity surrounding WOTUS and the continued work on behalf of Illinois farmers.Crop progress and condition report along with weather news. David Kohl from Land Values Conference on lending during inflation and low commodity prices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 27, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-27-2023--53352050</link><description><![CDATA[President Biden’s trade policies, including on agriculture, came under fire at a Senate Finance hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. 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Getting to Know your Illinois Soybean Association Board, Steve Pitstick is in his second year as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Biden’s trade policies, including on agriculture, came under fire at a Senate Finance hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Getting to Know your Illinois Soybean Association Board, Steve Pitstick is in his second year as Chairman of the Board. Charlyn Fargo, SIU Med School talks stretching your food dollar through spring cleaning. Allison Preston previews an upcoming piece in this week’s FarmWeek.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 23, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-23-2023--53310411</link><description><![CDATA[A report on the EPA's defense of the December WOTUS Rule, Steve Sterchi SYNGENTA talks about a new research farm in Malta, IL,and  Jean Brokish American Farmland Trust talks about Illinois Cover Crop Initiative Steven Johnson, retired Iowa State educator urges farmers to “lower your expectations” about returns in 2023.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53310411</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:58:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53310411/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report on the EPA's defense of the December WOTUS Rule, Steve Sterchi SYNGENTA talks about a new research farm in Malta, IL,and  Jean Brokish American Farmland Trust talks about Illinois Cover Crop Initiative Steven Johnson, retired Iowa State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report on the EPA's defense of the December WOTUS Rule, Steve Sterchi SYNGENTA talks about a new research farm in Malta, IL,and  Jean Brokish American Farmland Trust talks about Illinois Cover Crop Initiative Steven Johnson, retired Iowa State educator urges farmers to “lower your expectations” about returns in 2023.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 22, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-22-2023--53296122</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Report on ranking Senate members agreeing on robust funding for the Farm Bill, but disagree on the priorities of where those funds should be spent. Toni Dunker Advanced Trading in Quincy talks about the hog market and its hold on expansion in the industry and says next week’s USDA reports will be big reports for livestock producers. Dale Pfundstein, The Butcher Shop LLC, moving during a busy food season and plans for expansion. Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Agriculture on pig markets]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53296122</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:54:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53296122/000800403.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye Report on ranking Senate members agreeing on robust funding for the Farm Bill, but disagree on the priorities of where those funds should be spent. Toni Dunker Advanced Trading in Quincy talks about the hog market and its hold on expansion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Report on ranking Senate members agreeing on robust funding for the Farm Bill, but disagree on the priorities of where those funds should be spent. Toni Dunker Advanced Trading in Quincy talks about the hog market and its hold on expansion in the industry and says next week’s USDA reports will be big reports for livestock producers. Dale Pfundstein, The Butcher Shop LLC, moving during a busy food season and plans for expansion. 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Wet weather outlook and Nick Sosnowksi, IAA Credit Union, talks about the current bank environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53281866</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:09:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53281866/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report on the challenges of writing a farm bill with a tough federal budget environment and declining crop prices. Illinois Director of Ag Costello talks about representing Illinois in Thailand. Wet weather outlook and Nick Sosnowksi, IAA Credit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report on the challenges of writing a farm bill with a tough federal budget environment and declining crop prices. Illinois Director of Ag Costello talks about representing Illinois in Thailand. Wet weather outlook and Nick Sosnowksi, IAA Credit Union, talks about the current bank environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 20, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-20-2023--53262511</link><description><![CDATA[South American crop update. Matt Kaye report on Secretary Vilsack’s comments on potential for payment limits for producers. Salute to the 2023 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers Curt Strode, David Meiss, Ron Moore, and Martin Barbre]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53262511</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:04:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53262511/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>South American crop update. Matt Kaye report on Secretary Vilsack’s comments on potential for payment limits for producers. Salute to the 2023 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers Curt Strode, David Meiss, Ron Moore, and Martin Barbre</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[South American crop update. Matt Kaye report on Secretary Vilsack’s comments on potential for payment limits for producers. Salute to the 2023 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers Curt Strode, David Meiss, Ron Moore, and Martin Barbre]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 17, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-17-2023--53235283</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation talks about testimony given in the House Revenue Committee on an Estate Tax bill. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on his time in front of the House Appropriations Committee and the IDOA budget. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, talks the banking failures and the impact on the energy markets. Steve Bridge provides a report from Springfield. A recap of the Western Illinois University Performance Tested Bull sale.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53235283</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:56:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53235283/000800405.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation talks about testimony given in the House Revenue Committee on an Estate Tax bill. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on his time in front of the House Appropriations Committee and the IDOA budget. Scott...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation talks about testimony given in the House Revenue Committee on an Estate Tax bill. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on his time in front of the House Appropriations Committee and the IDOA budget. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, talks the banking failures and the impact on the energy markets. Steve Bridge provides a report from Springfield. A recap of the Western Illinois University Performance Tested Bull sale.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 16, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-16-2023--53224053</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities, Mark Gebhards, talks news from Springfield and the Illinois General Assembly and on the federal level President Biden’s Budget and what it holds for agriculture. 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DeLoss talks marks and the economy with Roy Plote Ag Market.Net. Jim Taylor has the overnight markets and early morning weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 15, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-15-2023--53210754</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on the challenges of writing a new farm bill. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil &amp; Water Conservation Districts talk about Soil Health Day last week in Illinois. We also get inflation news and market commentary from Darin Newsom.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53210754</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:39:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53210754/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on the challenges of writing a new farm bill. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil &amp;amp; Water Conservation Districts talk about Soil Health Day last week in Illinois. We also get inflation news and market...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on the challenges of writing a new farm bill. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil &amp; Water Conservation Districts talk about Soil Health Day last week in Illinois. We also get inflation news and market commentary from Darin Newsom.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 14, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-14-2023--53194254</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the backlash of Brazil's delay in reporting cases of Mad Cow disease.  Rita Frazer visits with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers from National Pork Forum and Scott Gaffner, Bond County Farmer and Illinois Soybean Association at-large director.  Jim Jacobs, COUNTRY Financial CEO visits with DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53194254</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:13:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53194254/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the backlash of Brazil's delay in reporting cases of Mad Cow disease.  Rita Frazer visits with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers from National Pork Forum and Scott Gaffner, Bond County Farmer and Illinois...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the backlash of Brazil's delay in reporting cases of Mad Cow disease.  Rita Frazer visits with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers from National Pork Forum and Scott Gaffner, Bond County Farmer and Illinois Soybean Association at-large director.  Jim Jacobs, COUNTRY Financial CEO visits with DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 13, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-13-2023--53182253</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the US House vote to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as soon as this week. Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association Executive VP shares updates on state and federal bills that impact livestock. Sam Kieffer, AFBF &amp; Mark Lowery ,New Holland on last week’s Right to Repair MOU announcement.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53182253</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:31:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53182253/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the US House vote to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as soon as this week. Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association Executive VP shares updates on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the US House vote to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as soon as this week. Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association Executive VP shares updates on state and federal bills that impact livestock. Sam Kieffer, AFBF &amp; Mark Lowery ,New Holland on last week’s Right to Repair MOU announcement.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 10, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-10-2023--53157955</link><description><![CDATA[Scott Walker, Corn Product Marketing Manager with Pioneer/Corteva, shares his family’s long history with Pioneer Seed. Illinois Pork Producers President Chad Leman talks with Rita Frazer about pig health and controlling foreign disease – all discussed at the Pork Industry Forum. PW Energy with Ron Lamberty, American Coalition for Ethanol, talks about the growth of the product. DeLoss Jahnke and Mark Stock, Big Iron Auctions, talk about the partnership with Illinois based Sullivan Auctioneers and the land and equipment sales market. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53157955</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:32:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53157955/000800405.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Scott Walker, Corn Product Marketing Manager with Pioneer/Corteva, shares his family’s long history with Pioneer Seed. Illinois Pork Producers President Chad Leman talks with Rita Frazer about pig health and controlling foreign disease – all discussed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott Walker, Corn Product Marketing Manager with Pioneer/Corteva, shares his family’s long history with Pioneer Seed. Illinois Pork Producers President Chad Leman talks with Rita Frazer about pig health and controlling foreign disease – all discussed at the Pork Industry Forum. PW Energy with Ron Lamberty, American Coalition for Ethanol, talks about the growth of the product. DeLoss Jahnke and Mark Stock, Big Iron Auctions, talk about the partnership with Illinois based Sullivan Auctioneers and the land and equipment sales market. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 9, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-9-2023--53147483</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53147483" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A report from Washington on a potential WOTUS repeal. From the Commodity Classic, Rita Frazer talks with United Soybean Board Representative, Laurie Isley. DeLoss Jahnke shares commentary from the Pork Industry Forum. Heather Hill, President National Pork Board and Amy Busch, National Pork Board Director. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53147483</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:35:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53147483/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53147483</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53147483" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A report from Washington on a potential WOTUS repeal. From the Commodity Classic, Rita Frazer talks with United Soybean Board Representative, Laurie Isley. DeLoss Jahnke shares commentary from the Pork Industry Forum. Heather Hill, President National Pork Board and Amy Busch, National Pork Board Director. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 8, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-8-2023--53134877</link><description><![CDATA[A report on the future of the Biden EPA WOTUS Rule. Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about IFB’s Leaders to Washington trip. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello on the Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program. Jim Mintert, Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria Couty Farm Bureau, on the Farmers Share of the Food Dollar breakfast this weekend.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53134877</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:27:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53134877/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report on the future of the Biden EPA WOTUS Rule. Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about IFB’s Leaders to Washington trip. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello on the Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program. Jim...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report on the future of the Biden EPA WOTUS Rule. Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about IFB’s Leaders to Washington trip. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello on the Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program. Jim Mintert, Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria Couty Farm Bureau, on the Farmers Share of the Food Dollar breakfast this weekend.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 7, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-7-2023--53121326</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill funding needs for reference prices that trigger PLC and ARC County payments. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy,Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Illinois report at the Regional 5 EPA meeting recently held in Chicago. Summary from winter and February from State Climatologist Trent Ford’s blog. Scott Meyer, Ursa Coop on the locks and dams re-opening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53121326</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53121326/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill funding needs for reference prices that trigger PLC and ARC County payments. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy,Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Illinois report at the Regional 5 EPA meeting recently...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill funding needs for reference prices that trigger PLC and ARC County payments. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy,Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Illinois report at the Regional 5 EPA meeting recently held in Chicago. Summary from winter and February from State Climatologist Trent Ford’s blog. Scott Meyer, Ursa Coop on the locks and dams re-opening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 6, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-6-2023--53108865</link><description><![CDATA[A report on national security and farm interests. Sounds and conversations from the Illinois Food Products Expo in Springfield featuring Jacky Sambursky Bureau Chief of Marketing &amp; Promotion Illinois Department of Ag &amp; Derek Sample, State FFA Vice President. From last week's National Ethanol Conference, FarmWeek's Tim Eggert talks with Former US Representative Cheri Bustos on the possibility of passing a farm bill in 2023. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53108865</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:32:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53108865/000800401.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report on national security and farm interests. Sounds and conversations from the Illinois Food Products Expo in Springfield featuring Jacky Sambursky Bureau Chief of Marketing &amp;amp; Promotion Illinois Department of Ag &amp;amp; Derek Sample, State FFA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report on national security and farm interests. 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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-3--53082875</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Governmental Affairs Mark Gebhards provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. 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Ryan Gentle with Wyffel’s Hybrids talks Tar Spot.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois March 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-march-1--52905233</link><description><![CDATA[The farm bill funding squeeze is on as farmers face increasing financial and regulatory headwinds amid competing nutrition interests in the next 5-year Ag bill. Those challenges were on full display at the House Ag panel (Tuesday), as RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. David Erickson Knox County named Distinguished Alumni Western Illinois University. State Climatologist Trent Ford and Tom Eickman, Eickman’s Meat Processing in Seward.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52905233</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:59:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52905233/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The farm bill funding squeeze is on as farmers face increasing financial and regulatory headwinds amid competing nutrition interests in the next 5-year Ag bill. Those challenges were on full display at the House Ag panel (Tuesday), as RFD Washington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The farm bill funding squeeze is on as farmers face increasing financial and regulatory headwinds amid competing nutrition interests in the next 5-year Ag bill. Those challenges were on full display at the House Ag panel (Tuesday), as RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. David Erickson Knox County named Distinguished Alumni Western Illinois University. State Climatologist Trent Ford and Tom Eickman, Eickman’s Meat Processing in Seward.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-28--52877148</link><description><![CDATA[A report from Washington on the USDA action to start a H-2A Guest Worker program.  Rita Frazer visits with Kyle Johnson, Villa Rosa Dairy in Bond County, talks about storm damage last week on their farm and the county support that kept the livestock farm working.  DeLoss Jahnke meets with AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan and Freese-Notis weather meterologist Dan Hicks.  Early morning markets and weather.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52877148</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:02:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52877148/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from Washington on the USDA action to start a H-2A Guest Worker program.  Rita Frazer visits with Kyle Johnson, Villa Rosa Dairy in Bond County, talks about storm damage last week on their farm and the county support that kept the livestock...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from Washington on the USDA action to start a H-2A Guest Worker program.  Rita Frazer visits with Kyle Johnson, Villa Rosa Dairy in Bond County, talks about storm damage last week on their farm and the county support that kept the livestock farm working.  DeLoss Jahnke meets with AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan and Freese-Notis weather meterologist Dan Hicks.  Early morning markets and weather.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-27--52865350</link><description><![CDATA[The Black Sea Grain Initiative is set to expire next month, and USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer told USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum, he’s concerned what happens next. Trevor Toland Macomb, and Christian Lovell Grazing Coordinator talk about the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition. 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Trevor Toland Macomb, and Christian Lovell Grazing Coordinator talk about the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition. A review of the County Estimates report and FarmWeek's Ali Preston previews a piece on Cultivating Our Communities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-24--52837999</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from the USDA Ag Outlook Forum. 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Number and highlights from the Illinois Beef Expo &amp; Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale including comments from sale manager Travis Meteer and Curt Rinker of Shelby County. Profit Watch Energy with Kurt Wolff, GROWMARK on steel prices for bins and Steve Bridge reports from the state capital.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-23--52825577</link><description><![CDATA[Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks the importance of the Farm Bill and upcoming AFBF meeting in Arizona. 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Travis Meteer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist, talks today’s Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale and Josh St. Peters...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks the importance of the Farm Bill and upcoming AFBF meeting in Arizona. Travis Meteer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist, talks today’s Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale and Josh St. Peters Executive VP Illinois Beef Association previews all the events at the 2023 Beef Expo. DeLoss Jahnke talks market variability with Joe Vaclivek, Standard Grain and Naomi Blohm, TFM by Stewart Peterson.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-22--52812749</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on 2023 farm bill talks needing bipartisanship to reconcile spending for food stamps versus commodity, crop insurance and conservation programs. Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukriane, from his farm in northern Ukraine Gordie Siebring reflects on this past year of war. It's FFA Week and DeLoss Jahnke talks with State FFA Officers Rachel Hood and Kate Colgan.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52812749</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:57:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52812749/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on 2023 farm bill talks needing bipartisanship to reconcile spending for food stamps versus commodity, crop insurance and conservation programs. Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukriane, from his farm in northern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on 2023 farm bill talks needing bipartisanship to reconcile spending for food stamps versus commodity, crop insurance and conservation programs. Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukriane, from his farm in northern Ukraine Gordie Siebring reflects on this past year of war. It's FFA Week and DeLoss Jahnke talks with State FFA Officers Rachel Hood and Kate Colgan.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-20--52801720</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington DC. Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Field Agronomist<b> </b>talks spring planting tips and says there are diseases for the 2023 Watch List. From the National Farm Machinery Show, Tim Young with Yetter and Brandt.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52801720</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:14:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52801720/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington DC. Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Field Agronomist talks spring planting tips and says there are diseases for the 2023 Watch List. From the National Farm Machinery Show, Tim Young with Yetter and Brandt.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington DC. Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Field Agronomist<b> </b>talks spring planting tips and says there are diseases for the 2023 Watch List. From the National Farm Machinery Show, Tim Young with Yetter and Brandt.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-21--52801573</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Govt Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the success of GALC, bills IFB is monitoring in the General Assembly and the Governor’s Budget. Chad Whitehead, Ameren, James Crosby, Tic Toc Energy, from Grain and Feed Associaiton of Illinois convention in Peoria.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52801573</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:08:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52801573/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards Executive Director Govt Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the success of GALC, bills IFB is monitoring in the General Assembly and the Governor’s Budget. Chad Whitehead, Ameren, James Crosby, Tic Toc Energy, from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Govt Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the success of GALC, bills IFB is monitoring in the General Assembly and the Governor’s Budget. Chad Whitehead, Ameren, James Crosby, Tic Toc Energy, from Grain and Feed Associaiton of Illinois convention in Peoria.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-17--52766803</link><description><![CDATA[Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the EPA announcement yesterday that changes the label for the post-emergent use of Dicamba for Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 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Matt Kaye reports that the perennial farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the EPA announcement yesterday that changes the label for the post-emergent use of Dicamba for Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. Matt Kaye reports that the perennial farm bill fight over spending for nutrition versus commodity programs has begun with heated exchanges in the Senate Ag Committee and could make writing a 2023 farm bill even more difficult. From the National Farm Machinery Show, Milford IL native Luke Langellier, S&amp;S Diesel. Steve Bridge reports on the Governor’s Budget Address delivered earlier this week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-16--52754048</link><description><![CDATA[News from Washington as allocation of funds for the Farm Bill are discussed. Jim Taylor reports from Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference and Travis Meteer Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Manager previews next week’s sale in Springfield. Darren Frye Water Street Consulting on price concerns into Spring. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the National Farm Machinery Show with Case IH and Titan Ag Tires.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52754048</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:44:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52754048/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>News from Washington as allocation of funds for the Farm Bill are discussed. Jim Taylor reports from Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference and Travis Meteer Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Manager previews next week’s sale in Springfield....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[News from Washington as allocation of funds for the Farm Bill are discussed. Jim Taylor reports from Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference and Travis Meteer Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Manager previews next week’s sale in Springfield. Darren Frye Water Street Consulting on price concerns into Spring. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the National Farm Machinery Show with Case IH and Titan Ag Tires.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-15--52741331</link><description><![CDATA[Reaction to Mexico's announcement to ban GMO corn from Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and National Corn Grower's VP of Communication, Neil Caskey.  Scott Jensen COUNTRY Financial talks inflation and investing and Darren Frye, Water Street Consulting, on a bearish corn and soy outlook.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52741331</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:58:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52741331/000800403.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reaction to Mexico's announcement to ban GMO corn from Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and National Corn Grower's VP of Communication, Neil Caskey.  Scott Jensen COUNTRY Financial talks inflation and investing and Darren Frye, Water Street Consulting, on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reaction to Mexico's announcement to ban GMO corn from Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and National Corn Grower's VP of Communication, Neil Caskey.  Scott Jensen COUNTRY Financial talks inflation and investing and Darren Frye, Water Street Consulting, on a bearish corn and soy outlook.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-14--52727110</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House and Senate Ag lawmakers are homing in on ad hoc disaster aid as a funding source to prop up farm safety net programs in the upcoming farm bill, amid expected scarce new federal dollars. Chair of the Livingston County SWCD talks about his years as a farmer and his commitment to conservation. Valentine’s Day spending, and we hear from Matt Witte, Bloomington Meats, about a heart-shaped ribeye.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52727110</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:11:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52727110/000800402.mp3" length="22030201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House and Senate Ag lawmakers are homing in on ad hoc disaster aid as a funding source to prop up farm safety net programs in the upcoming farm bill, amid expected scarce new federal dollars. Chair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on top House and Senate Ag lawmakers are homing in on ad hoc disaster aid as a funding source to prop up farm safety net programs in the upcoming farm bill, amid expected scarce new federal dollars. Chair of the Livingston County SWCD talks about his years as a farmer and his commitment to conservation. 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Tyler Bettin, National Pork Producers Council, talks about legislative issues facing pig farmers. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about hiring 25 conservation planners in Illinois to assist farmers across the state.  Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien, talks weather and why it be so warm for such a long stretch.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52716267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52716267/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports that delinking conservation requirements and safety net payments is getting attention again as Congressional lawmakers start writing the next farm bill. Tyler Bettin, National Pork Producers Council, talks about legislative issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports that delinking conservation requirements and safety net payments is getting attention again as Congressional lawmakers start writing the next farm bill. Tyler Bettin, National Pork Producers Council, talks about legislative issues facing pig farmers. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about hiring 25 conservation planners in Illinois to assist farmers across the state.  Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien, talks weather and why it be so warm for such a long stretch.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-10--52693113</link><description><![CDATA[Senate Ag Committee members stress the need to protect and enhance crop insurance in the next Farm Bill. Jared White reports on changes to research done at the U of I’s Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County. Profit Watch Energy features fertilizer talk w/Josh Linville Stone X. Steve Bridge reports on the conclusion of the Governor’s COVID 19 disaster declarations. Early morning markets &amp; weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52693113</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:53:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52693113/000800405.mp3" length="22031452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senate Ag Committee members stress the need to protect and enhance crop insurance in the next Farm Bill. Jared White reports on changes to research done at the U of I’s Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County. Profit Watch Energy features fertilizer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senate Ag Committee members stress the need to protect and enhance crop insurance in the next Farm Bill. Jared White reports on changes to research done at the U of I’s Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County. Profit Watch Energy features fertilizer talk w/Josh Linville Stone X. Steve Bridge reports on the conclusion of the Governor’s COVID 19 disaster declarations. Early morning markets &amp; weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-9--52682257</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, covers issues impacting agriculture. Dr. Michael Langemeier covers the Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, talks about the February WASDE report.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52682257</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:59:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52682257/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, covers issues impacting agriculture. Dr. Michael Langemeier covers the Purdue CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, talks about the February WASDE report.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, covers issues impacting agriculture. 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Arlan Suderan StoneX on Brazil’s massive soybean crop and what that means for our prices]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52670795</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:44:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52670795/000800403.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on Senator Chuck Grassley renewing his fight for farm bill payment limits. We meet the new President of the Illinois Pork Producers, Chad Leman.  Arlan Suderan StoneX on Brazil’s massive soybean crop and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on Senator Chuck Grassley renewing his fight for farm bill payment limits. We meet the new President of the Illinois Pork Producers, Chad Leman.  Arlan Suderan StoneX on Brazil’s massive soybean crop and what that means for our prices]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-7--52660188</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the EU continuing to impose trade barriers to US ag goods, especially dairy products. 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Thomas Titus President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks about his year as president and today’s Illinois Pork...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the EU continuing to impose trade barriers to US ag goods, especially dairy products. Thomas Titus President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks about his year as president and today’s Illinois Pork Expo &amp; IPPA Annual Meeting in Springfield Abigail Peterson, IL Soy director of Agronomy, from last week’s Soy Summit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-6--52649792</link><description><![CDATA[Rita Frazer recaps the NCBA Cattle Convention and Trade Show. DeLoss Jahnke talks El Nino with USDA's Brad Rippey. 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Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-3--52626906</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares a report on concerns from GOP Senators on the Biden Administration’s position on trade. Rodney Knittel, IFB’s Asst. Director of Transportation and Infrastructure previews the Rules of the Road seminars. Bill Bodine talks Broadband and previews speakers at the upcoming GALC Conference. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK talks seasonality in the energy markets. Steve Bridge updates us on the early phases of the state budget process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52626906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:38:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52626906/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye shares a report on concerns from GOP Senators on the Biden Administration’s position on trade. Rodney Knittel, IFB’s Asst. Director of Transportation and Infrastructure previews the Rules of the Road seminars. Bill Bodine talks Broadband and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares a report on concerns from GOP Senators on the Biden Administration’s position on trade. Rodney Knittel, IFB’s Asst. Director of Transportation and Infrastructure previews the Rules of the Road seminars. Bill Bodine talks Broadband and previews speakers at the upcoming GALC Conference. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK talks seasonality in the energy markets. Steve Bridge updates us on the early phases of the state budget process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-2--52615115</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on trade concerns expressed by GOP Senators. Return to moderate temperatures with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather. State Statistician Mark Schleusener, USDA NASS, reminds us that the agriculture census is due February 6.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52615115</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:51:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52615115/000800404.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on trade concerns expressed by GOP Senators. Return to moderate temperatures with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather. State Statistician Mark Schleusener, USDA NASS, reminds us that the agriculture census is due February 6.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on trade concerns expressed by GOP Senators. Return to moderate temperatures with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather. State Statistician Mark Schleusener, USDA NASS, reminds us that the agriculture census is due February 6.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois February 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-february-1--52605542</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on major corn producing states concerns regarding the delay in EPA’s summer E-15 ruling. Illinois Dairy Summit preview with Tasha Bunting. Farm Week's Dan Grant shares the story of Brian and Debbie Prest, first generation farmers from the Double Crop Forum.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52605542</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:01:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52605542/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on major corn producing states concerns regarding the delay in EPA’s summer E-15 ruling. Illinois Dairy Summit preview with Tasha Bunting. Farm Week's Dan Grant shares the story of Brian and Debbie Prest, first generation farmers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on major corn producing states concerns regarding the delay in EPA’s summer E-15 ruling. Illinois Dairy Summit preview with Tasha Bunting. Farm Week's Dan Grant shares the story of Brian and Debbie Prest, first generation farmers from the Double Crop Forum.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 31</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-31--52594227</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about connecting with members at the local level and the importance of local government. 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Weather summaries and Brent Clair, Adams County, about how dry it is in West Central Illinois.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-30--52583185</link><description><![CDATA[Chad Bell talks about the Illinois Farm Families We are the 96 campaign and the commercial that will air during the first half of the Super Bowl on February 12. Congressman Mike Bost talks about issues he is pursuing for the ag community. 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Recap of weekend weather and events taking place this week. Chuck Shelby Risk Management Commodities, on corn acres this Spring.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-27--52560706</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. 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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-26--52551490</link><description><![CDATA[California Freshman Congressman John Duarte comes to Congress with a personal perspective on the Biden EPA and Army Corps’ enforcement of the ‘Waters of the US’ rule.  Matt Kaye spoke with Duarte about his personal experience. Ivan Dozier prepares for this last day as State Conservationist NRCS. 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Ivan Dozier prepares for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[California Freshman Congressman John Duarte comes to Congress with a personal perspective on the Biden EPA and Army Corps’ enforcement of the ‘Waters of the US’ rule.  Matt Kaye spoke with Duarte about his personal experience. Ivan Dozier prepares for this last day as State Conservationist NRCS. Ivan talks about staffing changes to come and his love of Illinois. Ethanol talk with Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association, and Jon Rosenstiel Vice Chair of the IL Corn Marketing Board.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,issues,linois,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-25--52539686</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as The top Ag trade officials from USDA and USTR are dismissing as insufficient Mexico’s concessions on its planned 2024 GMO corn import ban. Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller as she will continue to serve on the House Ag Committee Luke and Jason Sandschafer, Niemerg’s Steak House, on food costs. Justin McMenamy, Precision Planting highlights products and innovation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52539686</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:56:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52539686/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as The top Ag trade officials from USDA and USTR are dismissing as insufficient Mexico’s concessions on its planned 2024 GMO corn import ban. Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller as she will continue to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as The top Ag trade officials from USDA and USTR are dismissing as insufficient Mexico’s concessions on its planned 2024 GMO corn import ban. Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller as she will continue to serve on the House Ag Committee Luke and Jason Sandschafer, Niemerg’s Steak House, on food costs. Justin McMenamy, Precision Planting highlights products and innovation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-24--52529126</link><description><![CDATA[A report from Washington DC as Farm Bill predictions are being made. IDOA Director Costello talks about the success of IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Saving program. Paige Van Dyke, the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about her farm and livestock background in Clay County. Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, previews this weeks weather. We get a preview of the Gordyville Farm Show and a recap of the Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index. Plus early morning markets &amp; weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52529126</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:20:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52529126/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A report from Washington DC as Farm Bill predictions are being made. IDOA Director Costello talks about the success of IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Saving program. Paige Van Dyke, the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about her farm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A report from Washington DC as Farm Bill predictions are being made. IDOA Director Costello talks about the success of IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Saving program. Paige Van Dyke, the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about her farm and livestock background in Clay County. Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, previews this weeks weather. We get a preview of the Gordyville Farm Show and a recap of the Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index. 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Jim Taylor reports from the Association of Illinois Ag Fair Convention with the President of the IAAF Board Jill Hardesty, and the announcement of the 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen-Paige Van Dyke. From the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference: Krista Swanson, NCGA Economist on corn markets; Paul Stoddard, IL ACES, minimizing risk and maximizing profits; and Ron Hanson, succession planning.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52517364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:17:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52517364/000800401.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on a lawsuit filed by AFBF and other farm and industry groups against the Biden EPA’s final ‘Waters of the US’ rule. Jim Taylor reports from the Association of Illinois Ag Fair Convention with the President of the IAAF Board Jill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on a lawsuit filed by AFBF and other farm and industry groups against the Biden EPA’s final ‘Waters of the US’ rule. Jim Taylor reports from the Association of Illinois Ag Fair Convention with the President of the IAAF Board Jill Hardesty, and the announcement of the 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen-Paige Van Dyke. From the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference: Krista Swanson, NCGA Economist on corn markets; Paul Stoddard, IL ACES, minimizing risk and maximizing profits; and Ron Hanson, succession planning.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-20--52493813</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as major farm groups file a WOTUS lawsuit against the EPA. Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau, talks member strategy and the countdown to spring. Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems, talks about the success of the EVERYTHING LOCAL, Food, Farmers Market, and Illinois Specialty Growers Conference. Profit Watch Energy withDan Pannier, GMK, on propane supplies through fall grain drying and early winter and Jeff O'Connor Illinois Soybean Association talks benefits of Biodisel. Steve Bridge previews the Illinois Association of County Fairs annual convention this weekend.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52493813</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:40:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52493813/000800405.mp3" length="22029784" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as major farm groups file a WOTUS lawsuit against the EPA. Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau, talks member strategy and the countdown to spring. Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems, talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as major farm groups file a WOTUS lawsuit against the EPA. Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau, talks member strategy and the countdown to spring. Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems, talks about the success of the EVERYTHING LOCAL, Food, Farmers Market, and Illinois Specialty Growers Conference. Profit Watch Energy withDan Pannier, GMK, on propane supplies through fall grain drying and early winter and Jeff O'Connor Illinois Soybean Association talks benefits of Biodisel. Steve Bridge previews the Illinois Association of County Fairs annual convention this weekend.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-19--52484114</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on a California Congressman just assigned to the House Ag and Natural Resources committee who had a legal run-in with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged ‘Waters of the US’ violations. Lana Shovli, Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers, previews Illinois Pork Expo February 7. Scott Jensen with COUNTRY Financial talks Life Insurance. If everything costs more, do we need more life insurance? Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52484114</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:14:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52484114/000800404.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on a California Congressman just assigned to the House Ag and Natural Resources committee who had a legal run-in with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged ‘Waters of the US’ violations. Lana Shovli, Director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on a California Congressman just assigned to the House Ag and Natural Resources committee who had a legal run-in with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged ‘Waters of the US’ violations. Lana Shovli, Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers, previews Illinois Pork Expo February 7. Scott Jensen with COUNTRY Financial talks Life Insurance. If everything costs more, do we need more life insurance? Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-18--52473057</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye Reports from Washington as Ag Secretary Vilsack predicts great things from the new trade team in place which spell good news for U.S. farmers. 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Megan is the overall winner and Thad is a runner-up.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-17--52463224</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the success of the IL Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program.  The sign-up officially ended Jan 15. Illinois Soybean Association farmer director Brady Holst from Hancock County talks about the Better Bean Series meetings this month. Logan Karcher, Hamilton County farmer,is President of the Southern Illinois Cattle Association talks about their group and an upcoming meeting in Marion. John Newton, chief economist Senate Ag Committee, from the AFBF Convention.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52463224</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52463224/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the success of the IL Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program.  The sign-up officially ended Jan 15. Illinois Soybean Association farmer director Brady Holst from Hancock County talks about the Better...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the success of the IL Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program.  The sign-up officially ended Jan 15. Illinois Soybean Association farmer director Brady Holst from Hancock County talks about the Better Bean Series meetings this month. Logan Karcher, Hamilton County farmer,is President of the Southern Illinois Cattle Association talks about their group and an upcoming meeting in Marion. John Newton, chief economist Senate Ag Committee, from the AFBF Convention.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-16--52452692</link><description><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on food inflation in the United States. Rita talks with Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist about cattle care, the BQA workshop and Cattlemen Connect meeting this Thursday Jan 19 in Baylis. Later, DeLoss talks markets with Brian Burke, John Stewart &amp; Associates and Mark Hobrock, The Andersons. Jim has the weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52452692</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:30:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52452692/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on food inflation in the United States. Rita talks with Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist about cattle care, the BQA workshop and Cattlemen Connect meeting this Thursday Jan 19 in Baylis....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on food inflation in the United States. Rita talks with Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist about cattle care, the BQA workshop and Cattlemen Connect meeting this Thursday Jan 19 in Baylis. Later, DeLoss talks markets with Brian Burke, John Stewart &amp; Associates and Mark Hobrock, The Andersons. Jim has the weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-13--52431981</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards recaps the AFBF Policy session and other policy issues, including WOTUS.  Also talks about Congressional Committee assignments. Lance Tarchione, Asgrow DeKalb, on fungicide plans for ’23. ISA Director Rob Shafer talks about the benefits of Biodiesel. Matt Kaye reports on Bi-Partisan support of selling Petroleum Reserves to China. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52431981</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:31:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52431981/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards recaps the AFBF Policy session and other policy issues, including WOTUS.  Also talks about Congressional Committee assignments. Lance Tarchione, Asgrow DeKalb, on fungicide plans for ’23. ISA Director Rob Shafer talks about the benefits...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards recaps the AFBF Policy session and other policy issues, including WOTUS.  Also talks about Congressional Committee assignments. Lance Tarchione, Asgrow DeKalb, on fungicide plans for ’23. ISA Director Rob Shafer talks about the benefits of Biodiesel. Matt Kaye reports on Bi-Partisan support of selling Petroleum Reserves to China. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-12--52421983</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the GOP controlled House approves select committee on US-CCP competition , including China US farmland buys. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello opened the Everything Local-Specialty Growers Conference in Springfield celebrating local foods partnerships and the Illinois programs that celebrate the diversity in the state. Nick Paulson, U of I, from the IL Farm Economics Summit on the cost of raising a crop in 2023. USDA Sec Tom Vilsack from the AFBF Convention earlier this week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52421983</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:43:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52421983/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the GOP controlled House approves select committee on US-CCP competition , including China US farmland buys. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello opened the Everything Local-Specialty Growers Conference in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the GOP controlled House approves select committee on US-CCP competition , including China US farmland buys. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello opened the Everything Local-Specialty Growers Conference in Springfield celebrating local foods partnerships and the Illinois programs that celebrate the diversity in the state. Nick Paulson, U of I, from the IL Farm Economics Summit on the cost of raising a crop in 2023. USDA Sec Tom Vilsack from the AFBF Convention earlier this week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-11--52411653</link><description><![CDATA[Farm Week’s Tim Eggert with Rich Guebert, President of IFB wrapping up the AFBF Annual Meeting. Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather, on the current mild pattern and precipitation outlook for the latter half of this week. Rodney Knittel previews the IFB Rules of the Road Seminars for this winter meeting season.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52411653</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:15:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52411653/000800403.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Farm Week’s Tim Eggert with Rich Guebert, President of IFB wrapping up the AFBF Annual Meeting. Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather, on the current mild pattern and precipitation outlook for the latter half of this week. Rodney Knittel previews the IFB...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Farm Week’s Tim Eggert with Rich Guebert, President of IFB wrapping up the AFBF Annual Meeting. Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather, on the current mild pattern and precipitation outlook for the latter half of this week. Rodney Knittel previews the IFB Rules of the Road Seminars for this winter meeting season.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>25,about,announcement,around,bunting,bureau,country,department,farm,from,identifying,illinois,last,livestock,projects,talks,tasha,the,usda,week’s</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-10--52401632</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is non-committal on a renewed Livestock Market Reform Bill push. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Purdue Top Farmer Conference and talks machinery values and sales. OSF Healthcare Emergency Physician Kurt Bloomstrand talks about the importance of calling an ambulance when experiencing symptoms versus driving yourself. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford on current mild temperatures. BlackHawk East Soil Evaluation Team is undefeated this season, qualifying for a national competition in April.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52401632</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52401632/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is non-committal on a renewed Livestock Market Reform Bill push. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Purdue Top Farmer Conference and talks machinery values and sales. OSF...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is non-committal on a renewed Livestock Market Reform Bill push. Farm Week’s Dan Grant reports from the Purdue Top Farmer Conference and talks machinery values and sales. OSF Healthcare Emergency Physician Kurt Bloomstrand talks about the importance of calling an ambulance when experiencing symptoms versus driving yourself. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford on current mild temperatures. 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Later we hear from Ryan Reeverts, Discussion Meet competitor and Illinois Achievement Award Winner Evan Hultine. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-6--52370485</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau previews the AFBF Annual Meeting and policy/issues to be discussed in addition to the state &amp; national news making headlines this week. DeLoss talks Potash with Mark Miller from GROWMARK. Matt Kaye reports on Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow’s stepping down as Ag Chair and USDA undersecretary staff changes. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52370485</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:38:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52370485/000800405.mp3" length="22031869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs &amp;amp; Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau previews the AFBF Annual Meeting and policy/issues to be discussed in addition to the state &amp;amp; national news making headlines this week. 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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-5--52360605</link><description><![CDATA[Lauren Lurkins talks the EPA/Army Corp of Engineers announcement of the WOTUS Rule Revision and what the next steps are. Ed Kasper, Kasper Ag Solutions talks tech and things you can be working on this winter in preparation for spring planting. Matt Kaye reports on ethanol exports to Canada. 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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-4--52352024</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington and talks with American Farm Bureau’s Courtney Briggs about last week’s WOTUS announcement and the uncertainty ahead.   Trent Ford State Climatologist talks with FarmWeek’s Dan Grant the numbers for December. Purdue CME Group Ag Barometer Recap with Jim Mintert. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52352024</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:07:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52352024/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington and talks with American Farm Bureau’s Courtney Briggs about last week’s WOTUS announcement and the uncertainty ahead.   Trent Ford State Climatologist talks with FarmWeek’s Dan Grant the numbers for December. Purdue...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington and talks with American Farm Bureau’s Courtney Briggs about last week’s WOTUS announcement and the uncertainty ahead.   Trent Ford State Climatologist talks with FarmWeek’s Dan Grant the numbers for December. Purdue CME Group Ag Barometer Recap with Jim Mintert. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-3--52342193</link><description><![CDATA[Preview of 2023 Ag Meeting Season: Devin Bollman Illinois Beef Association talks about BQA Workshop &amp; Cattlemen Connect Jan. 19 and the NCBA Convention Feb 1-4, Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers talks 2023 Truck &amp; Trailer Show Feb 3-4, Thomas Titus President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks and the 2023 Pork Expo Feb 7 Illinois Farm Economic Summit will be held at multiple locations next week. 2022 Climate summaries from NWS locations across the listening area. Pinion talks about touch questions as you make plans for 2023 and beyond.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52342193</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:19:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52342193/000800402.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Preview of 2023 Ag Meeting Season: Devin Bollman Illinois Beef Association talks about BQA Workshop &amp;amp; Cattlemen Connect Jan. 19 and the NCBA Convention Feb 1-4, Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers talks 2023 Truck &amp;amp; Trailer Show Feb 3-4, Thomas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Preview of 2023 Ag Meeting Season: Devin Bollman Illinois Beef Association talks about BQA Workshop &amp; Cattlemen Connect Jan. 19 and the NCBA Convention Feb 1-4, Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers talks 2023 Truck &amp; Trailer Show Feb 3-4, Thomas Titus President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks and the 2023 Pork Expo Feb 7 Illinois Farm Economic Summit will be held at multiple locations next week. 2022 Climate summaries from NWS locations across the listening area. Pinion talks about touch questions as you make plans for 2023 and beyond.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois January 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-january-2--52332891</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares Ag group reaction to Biden Administration’s EPA rewrite of the Waters of the US Act, including AFBF reaction. Raelynn Parmely review Environmental Stewardship Grants for 2023. Mike Shane, F&amp;M Bank, good time to update the farm’s balance sheet, and be sure to include all expenses.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52332891</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:44:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52332891/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye shares Ag group reaction to Biden Administration’s EPA rewrite of the Waters of the US Act, including AFBF reaction. Raelynn Parmely review Environmental Stewardship Grants for 2023. Mike Shane, F&amp;amp;M Bank, good time to update the farm’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares Ag group reaction to Biden Administration’s EPA rewrite of the Waters of the US Act, including AFBF reaction. Raelynn Parmely review Environmental Stewardship Grants for 2023. Mike Shane, F&amp;M Bank, good time to update the farm’s balance sheet, and be sure to include all expenses.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-30--52313820</link><description><![CDATA[News to get your day started.   Matt Kaye reports on Brazil’s suspension of an ethanol Tariff until the end of January, leaving time for negotiations. John Heiser with FCAE talks about the need for Industry Partners with local ag programs in order to build up the workforce. Revisit a conversation with BJ Johnson with Clear Flame. He talks the ability to modify a diesel engine to ethanol. Steve Bridge reports of new laws taking effect on January 1.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52313820</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:28:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52313820/000800405.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>News to get your day started.   Matt Kaye reports on Brazil’s suspension of an ethanol Tariff until the end of January, leaving time for negotiations. John Heiser with FCAE talks about the need for Industry Partners with local ag programs in order to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[News to get your day started.   Matt Kaye reports on Brazil’s suspension of an ethanol Tariff until the end of January, leaving time for negotiations. John Heiser with FCAE talks about the need for Industry Partners with local ag programs in order to build up the workforce. Revisit a conversation with BJ Johnson with Clear Flame. He talks the ability to modify a diesel engine to ethanol. Steve Bridge reports of new laws taking effect on January 1.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 29</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-29--52305763</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on potential for Inflation Reduction Act funds being made available for Farm and Conservation Programs. State Climatologist Trent Ford Updates on Mississippi River levels and the flow, and the importance of the Ohio River Valley to Lower Mississippi levels. Mike Doherty on the importance of replying to the Census. Best of Meaty Mondays: FarmHouse Meat Company in Carthage; Harvester Meat in Canton and GrossBurgers, Danville]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52305763</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52305763/000800404.mp3" length="22031452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on potential for Inflation Reduction Act funds being made available for Farm and Conservation Programs. State Climatologist Trent Ford Updates on Mississippi River levels and the flow, and the importance of the Ohio River Valley to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on potential for Inflation Reduction Act funds being made available for Farm and Conservation Programs. State Climatologist Trent Ford Updates on Mississippi River levels and the flow, and the importance of the Ohio River Valley to Lower Mississippi levels. Mike Doherty on the importance of replying to the Census. Best of Meaty Mondays: FarmHouse Meat Company in Carthage; Harvester Meat in Canton and GrossBurgers, Danville]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-28--52297667</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on the need for proper risk management tools in the upcoming Farm Bill. Looking ahead to 2023 with state climatologist Trent Ford and potential for much needed precipitation. Illinois Wheat Assn Double Crop forum information with Mike Doherty. John Caupert, National Corn and Ethanol Research center, talks about new uses and products made from ethanol. Business news, early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52297667</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:07:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52297667/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on the need for proper risk management tools in the upcoming Farm Bill. Looking ahead to 2023 with state climatologist Trent Ford and potential for much needed precipitation. Illinois Wheat Assn Double Crop forum information with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on the need for proper risk management tools in the upcoming Farm Bill. Looking ahead to 2023 with state climatologist Trent Ford and potential for much needed precipitation. Illinois Wheat Assn Double Crop forum information with Mike Doherty. John Caupert, National Corn and Ethanol Research center, talks about new uses and products made from ethanol. Business news, early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-27--52289214</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the upcoming Everything Local conference at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield January 11-13. Joe Camp CommStock Investments talks impact of consecutive short trading weeks. Wes Leman with Springfield Plastics talks winter tiling projects. The national weather service in the Quad Cities talk about the warming trend for the week.  Early morning markets and Freese Notis weather.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52289214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:46:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52289214/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the upcoming Everything Local conference at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield January 11-13. Joe Camp CommStock Investments talks impact of consecutive short trading weeks. Wes Leman with Springfield...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the upcoming Everything Local conference at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield January 11-13. Joe Camp CommStock Investments talks impact of consecutive short trading weeks. Wes Leman with Springfield Plastics talks winter tiling projects. The national weather service in the Quad Cities talk about the warming trend for the week.  Early morning markets and Freese Notis weather.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-26--52282114</link><description><![CDATA[Rita connects with Ukrainian farmer Gordie Siebring and Jim introduces us to Kaylee Heap who was recently appointed to the AFBF YF &amp; R committee. We also hear from Tom Brand, National Association of Farm Broadcasting to talk about the value of AM Radio.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52282114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52282114/000800401.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rita connects with Ukrainian farmer Gordie Siebring and Jim introduces us to Kaylee Heap who was recently appointed to the AFBF YF &amp;amp; R committee. We also hear from Tom Brand, National Association of Farm Broadcasting to talk about the value of AM...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rita connects with Ukrainian farmer Gordie Siebring and Jim introduces us to Kaylee Heap who was recently appointed to the AFBF YF &amp; R committee. We also hear from Tom Brand, National Association of Farm Broadcasting to talk about the value of AM Radio.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-23--52266176</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the Farm Guest Worker Bill is not in the Omnibus spending bill and the H 2A visa reform issue will not be going away anytime soon. Steve Bridge has the State House Report from Springfield. He covers funding for broadband infrastructure. Joe Steffen, Newark FFA Advisor, talks about his transformation into Santa during this time of year and the family light display. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK talks energy projections for 2023.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52266176</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52266176/000800405.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the Farm Guest Worker Bill is not in the Omnibus spending bill and the H 2A visa reform issue will not be going away anytime soon. Steve Bridge has the State House Report from Springfield. He covers funding for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the Farm Guest Worker Bill is not in the Omnibus spending bill and the H 2A visa reform issue will not be going away anytime soon. Steve Bridge has the State House Report from Springfield. He covers funding for broadband infrastructure. Joe Steffen, Newark FFA Advisor, talks about his transformation into Santa during this time of year and the family light display. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK talks energy projections for 2023.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-22--52257385</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Congress confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Under Secretary for Trade &amp; Foreign Ag Affairs. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the government spending bill and what it holds for agriculture We learn about the Chicago Farmers group with President Kay Whitlock and member John Edwards. COUNTRY CEO Jim Jacobs wraps up the 2022 year.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52257385</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:05:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52257385/000800404.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Congress confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Under Secretary for Trade &amp;amp; Foreign Ag Affairs. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the government spending bill and what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Congress confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Under Secretary for Trade &amp; Foreign Ag Affairs. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the government spending bill and what it holds for agriculture We learn about the Chicago Farmers group with President Kay Whitlock and member John Edwards. COUNTRY CEO Jim Jacobs wraps up the 2022 year.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-21--52247098</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Senate’s spending bill that must pass Thursday night. GROWMARK's New Chairman Kevin Malchine talks about growth and opportunity Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau reflects on the year and the holiday season. Tracking winter weather with DTN Ag Meteorologist Teresa Deutchman. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Rodney Davis reflect on their combined 20 year of service.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52247098</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:06:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52247098/000800403.mp3" length="22031035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Senate’s spending bill that must pass Thursday night. GROWMARK's New Chairman Kevin Malchine talks about growth and opportunity Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau reflects on the year and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Senate’s spending bill that must pass Thursday night. GROWMARK's New Chairman Kevin Malchine talks about growth and opportunity Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau reflects on the year and the holiday season. Tracking winter weather with DTN Ag Meteorologist Teresa Deutchman. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Rodney Davis reflect on their combined 20 year of service.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-20--52237032</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as H2A Guest Worker program changes are still in Limbo.  Rita Frazer talks with Michael Ganschow to get his reaching to the Sustaining our Future Documentary.  Tracking the weather system impacting Illinois later this week with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.  CommStock Investments Joe Camp reacts to Monday Markets and Dale Durchholz, GrainCycles, summarizes the 2022 markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52237032</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:44:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52237032/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as H2A Guest Worker program changes are still in Limbo.  Rita Frazer talks with Michael Ganschow to get his reaching to the Sustaining our Future Documentary.  Tracking the weather system impacting Illinois later this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as H2A Guest Worker program changes are still in Limbo.  Rita Frazer talks with Michael Ganschow to get his reaching to the Sustaining our Future Documentary.  Tracking the weather system impacting Illinois later this week with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.  CommStock Investments Joe Camp reacts to Monday Markets and Dale Durchholz, GrainCycles, summarizes the 2022 markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-19--52226400</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack keeps pressure on Mexico over GMO corn Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about her meeting last week in D.C. as she sits on the Hypoxia Task Force Sadie Asher, new chair of the IFB YL committee Mark Schleusener, USDA NASS, talks Ag Census and the methods which people can participate. 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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-16--52204172</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs &amp; Commodities is back from Washington where he met with AFBF about policy and the farm bill. Ameren shares information on energy efficiency programs ahead of the upcoming cold weather snap. 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Matt Kaye reports from Washington.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-15--52194639</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about several programs including the Fall Covers for Spring Savings opening day, December 15. Kim Holsapple TGM talks rail movement of soybeans. Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill preliminary discussions. 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Inflation numbers and <br />Christy Toedebusch, Ag Reliant Genetics, on Tar Spot study results.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52185113</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:35:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52185113/000800403.mp3" length="22031869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Grassley’s reaction to EPA’s recent RFS volume proposals for biodiesel. Megan Kaiser the New Chair of the United Soybean Board talks about her Missouri farm and her work on the USB strategic plan....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Grassley’s reaction to EPA’s recent RFS volume proposals for biodiesel. Megan Kaiser the New Chair of the United Soybean Board talks about her Missouri farm and her work on the USB strategic plan. Inflation numbers and <br />Christy Toedebusch, Ag Reliant Genetics, on Tar Spot study results.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-13--52174288</link><description><![CDATA[Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the one-million-pound mark for Illinois Pork Power being celebrated today in Springfield, IL. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks changes coming in 2023 for ag loan programs. 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Matt Kaye reports on Congressional action to fund the Government.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-12--52161901</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the ethanol, ag and oil industries are pushing for last-minute, year-round E-15 legislation before the lame duck Congress end.  Don Schaefer Executive VP Mid-West Truckers talks about December deadlines and looks ahead to 2023. 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Profit Watch Energy with Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association. <br />Amy Bradford, shares information on the GROWMARK Foundation’s Grain for Ukraine program.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52139175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:49:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52139175/000800405.mp3" length="22028950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the issue of climate change in the next farm bill is already causing temperatures to rise. Steve Bridge reports from Springfield for this week’s statehouse report.  Profit Watch Energy with Robert White, Renewable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the issue of climate change in the next farm bill is already causing temperatures to rise. Steve Bridge reports from Springfield for this week’s statehouse report.  Profit Watch Energy with Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association. <br />Amy Bradford, shares information on the GROWMARK Foundation’s Grain for Ukraine program.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-8--52130545</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on challenges ahead in writing the 2023 Farm Bill<br />Farm Week’s Dan Grant talks with James Wilson Director of Marketing Norfolk Southern Corp at the National Grain & Feed conference in St. Louis this week.  Jim Taylor talks with Kelly Estes, Illinois State Pest Survey and Chas Herren, Carrol County Manager & Jeremy Flikkema YL Chair talks about the Harvest for All Efforts of Carrol County Farm Bureau.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52130545</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:25:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52130545/000800404.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington on challenges ahead in writing the 2023 Farm Bill&#13;
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Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois December 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-december-1--52067393</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the work in congress to avoid a rail strike, a senate bill on SEC emission rules, and details and issues to be discussed in Chicago this weekend at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Todd Hultman, DTN/Progressive Farmer, on his market outlook at the Greater Peoria Farm Show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52067393</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:10:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52067393/000800404.mp3" length="22031035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the work in congress to avoid a rail strike, a senate bill on SEC emission rules, and details and issues to be discussed in Chicago this weekend at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the work in congress to avoid a rail strike, a senate bill on SEC emission rules, and details and issues to be discussed in Chicago this weekend at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Todd Hultman, DTN/Progressive Farmer, on his market outlook at the Greater Peoria Farm Show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-30--52056083</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the threatened rail strike and the potential impact for the country. Doug Scheider of Scheidairy the 2022 Dairy Sustainable Award winner presented by the Illinois Milk Producers Association. 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Greater Peoria Farm Show with Kolton Postin Ag Market.net and Travis Wheat at German-Bliss Equipment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 29</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-29--52044836</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the EPA this week is expected to finally propose renewable fuel volumes for 2023. 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Lana Shovlin Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers talks about The National Day of Giving and the IPPA taking part in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the EPA this week is expected to finally propose renewable fuel volumes for 2023. Lana Shovlin Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers talks about The National Day of Giving and the IPPA taking part in the #GiveaHam challenge.  USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives a weather outlook, and we talk rail woes with Scott Sims Western Grain Marketing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-28--52032592</link><description><![CDATA[Dale Stevermer President of the National Pork Board talks about his Minnesota pig farm, commitment to the industry, and investment in research for the future Doug Winter, chair, US Soybean Export Council and farmer in White County talks transportation, markets and crop results.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52032592</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52032592/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dale Stevermer President of the National Pork Board talks about his Minnesota pig farm, commitment to the industry, and investment in research for the future Doug Winter, chair, US Soybean Export Council and farmer in White County talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dale Stevermer President of the National Pork Board talks about his Minnesota pig farm, commitment to the industry, and investment in research for the future Doug Winter, chair, US Soybean Export Council and farmer in White County talks transportation, markets and crop results.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-25--52009348</link><description><![CDATA[Climate and agriculture with State Climatologist Trent Ford. Rising interest rates and operating loans with FBFM’s Brad Zwilling. New uses with Propane with Michael Newland, PERC. Steve Bridge shares a report from Springfield.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52009348</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:35:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52009348/000800405.mp3" length="22032703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Climate and agriculture with State Climatologist Trent Ford. Rising interest rates and operating loans with FBFM’s Brad Zwilling. New uses with Propane with Michael Newland, PERC. Steve Bridge shares a report from Springfield.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Climate and agriculture with State Climatologist Trent Ford. Rising interest rates and operating loans with FBFM’s Brad Zwilling. New uses with Propane with Michael Newland, PERC. Steve Bridge shares a report from Springfield.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-24--52009191</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about Thanksgiving with words from President Lincoln. AFBF President Zippy Duvall talks about what he's thankful for and Amy Hoover shares a poem for the Livestock Farmer. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, on crude prices.  Christine Yordy, Yordy’s Turkey Farm in Morton.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52009191</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:18:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52009191/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about Thanksgiving with words from President Lincoln. AFBF President Zippy Duvall talks about what he's thankful for and Amy Hoover shares a poem for the Livestock Farmer. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about Thanksgiving with words from President Lincoln. AFBF President Zippy Duvall talks about what he's thankful for and Amy Hoover shares a poem for the Livestock Farmer. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, on crude prices.  Christine Yordy, Yordy’s Turkey Farm in Morton.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-23--51990083</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr. talks final preparations for the upcoming annual meeting. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford. 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We meet Matt Rush, newly elected president of Illinois Corn Growers Association.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-22--51979578</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the upcoming IFB Annual Meeting and the policy & issues that will be discussed in Chicago.  Mark Henderson WIFR talks weather, and we get market comments from Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51979578</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:32:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51979578/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the upcoming IFB Annual Meeting and the policy &amp; issues that will be discussed in Chicago.  Mark Henderson WIFR talks weather, and we get market...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the upcoming IFB Annual Meeting and the policy & issues that will be discussed in Chicago.  Mark Henderson WIFR talks weather, and we get market comments from Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-21--51965506</link><description><![CDATA[Zippy Duvall President of the American Farm Bureau Federation talks about the issues on the table for agriculture, the 2023 farm bill and the 2023 AFBF Annual Meeting. Heather Thompson, GROWMARK director of Innovation talks about cooperative ventures.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51965506</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:10:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51965506/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Zippy Duvall President of the American Farm Bureau Federation talks about the issues on the table for agriculture, the 2023 farm bill and the 2023 AFBF Annual Meeting. Heather Thompson, GROWMARK director of Innovation talks about cooperative ventures.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zippy Duvall President of the American Farm Bureau Federation talks about the issues on the table for agriculture, the 2023 farm bill and the 2023 AFBF Annual Meeting. Heather Thompson, GROWMARK director of Innovation talks about cooperative ventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-18--51939252</link><description><![CDATA[First weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer season with IDNR’s Dan Skinner. DTN’s John Baranick gives a cold weather preview. Stone X’s Josh Linville talks fertilizer and the challenges of river system transportation. Matt Kaye reports on renewable energy discussion during a Senate Ag Committee meeting in Washington.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51939252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:50:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51939252/000800405.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>First weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer season with IDNR’s Dan Skinner. DTN’s John Baranick gives a cold weather preview. Stone X’s Josh Linville talks fertilizer and the challenges of river system transportation. Matt Kaye reports on renewable energy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[First weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer season with IDNR’s Dan Skinner. DTN’s John Baranick gives a cold weather preview. Stone X’s Josh Linville talks fertilizer and the challenges of river system transportation. Matt Kaye reports on renewable energy discussion during a Senate Ag Committee meeting in Washington.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-17--51926106</link><description><![CDATA[We learn about the cost of Thanksgiving dinner with AFBF's Veronica Nigh and Dan Bean, CMA Consulting firm, promotes his farm continuation seminar prior to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Friday, December 2.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51926106</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:12:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51926106/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We learn about the cost of Thanksgiving dinner with AFBF's Veronica Nigh and Dan Bean, CMA Consulting firm, promotes his farm continuation seminar prior to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Friday, December 2.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We learn about the cost of Thanksgiving dinner with AFBF's Veronica Nigh and Dan Bean, CMA Consulting firm, promotes his farm continuation seminar prior to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Friday, December 2.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-16--51910133</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as two U.S. Senators are calling on the Biden Administration to fight a move by Mexico to ban GMO corn by 2024, and Danielle Solis with the Maschhoff’s discusses a deal made with Seaboard, announced early this month for Maschhoff’s Oklahoma sow farm. 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Dr Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Agriculture, talks higher prices in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack from the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, and Indiana farmer Rick Clark on regenerative agriculture<br />Dr Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Agriculture, talks higher prices in the meat case.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-14--51886274</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Biosecurity against accidental or terrorist threats to the nation’s food supply got a boost at the White House last week. Trevor Maiers of Adams County talks fall work and their family preparations for a Beef Barn Open House on their farm this Saturday. Weather and snow talk. Matt McClelland CEO Prairie Farms Dairy on labor market and high costs.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51886274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:44:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51886274/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Biosecurity against accidental or terrorist threats to the nation’s food supply got a boost at the White House last week. Trevor Maiers of Adams County talks fall work and their family preparations for a Beef Barn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Biosecurity against accidental or terrorist threats to the nation’s food supply got a boost at the White House last week. Trevor Maiers of Adams County talks fall work and their family preparations for a Beef Barn Open House on their farm this Saturday. Weather and snow talk. Matt McClelland CEO Prairie Farms Dairy on labor market and high costs.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-11--51863007</link><description><![CDATA[Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about IFB’s work to represent farmers under a new plan from EPA to regulate PFAS. Profit Watch Energy with Thomas Eatherly, Pinion, on ’23 considerations and Steve Bridge provides an election recap.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51863007</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:02:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51863007/rfd_illinois_november_11.mp3" length="33128999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about IFB’s work to represent farmers under a new plan from EPA to regulate PFAS. Profit Watch Energy with Thomas Eatherly, Pinion, on ’23 considerations and Steve Bridge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about IFB’s work to represent farmers under a new plan from EPA to regulate PFAS. Profit Watch Energy with Thomas Eatherly, Pinion, on ’23 considerations and Steve Bridge provides an election recap.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-10--51851223</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau shares a post-election wrap for agriculture with Rita. DeLoss covers report day with commentary from Scott Stoller Ag Perspective. 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Jim has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-9--51836848</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Chuck Grassley’s thoughts on post-election action on the potential rail-strike. Jim Birge, Manager Sangamon County Farm Bureau, shares a fall update including news of an installation of a woodchip bioreactor in the county with funds from the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program. FarmWeek’s Dan Grant with Laura Heisterkamp, assistant vice president, bulk marketing sales for Union Pacific Railroad, at the Ag Bankers Conference in Omaha. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51836848</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:07:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51836848/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Chuck Grassley’s thoughts on post-election action on the potential rail-strike. Jim Birge, Manager Sangamon County Farm Bureau, shares a fall update including news of an installation of a woodchip...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Chuck Grassley’s thoughts on post-election action on the potential rail-strike. Jim Birge, Manager Sangamon County Farm Bureau, shares a fall update including news of an installation of a woodchip bioreactor in the county with funds from the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program. FarmWeek’s Dan Grant with Laura Heisterkamp, assistant vice president, bulk marketing sales for Union Pacific Railroad, at the Ag Bankers Conference in Omaha. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-8--51824761</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as nearly 200 ag-related groups urge congress to prevent a rail strike. Jim Martin Illinois farmer and Dist. 6 Director Illinois Soybean Association talks harvest and success stories for soybeans. Terry Swails, tswails.com on November warm weather, and then a big temp change for the weekend.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51824761</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:10:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51824761/000800402.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as nearly 200 ag-related groups urge congress to prevent a rail strike. Jim Martin Illinois farmer and Dist. 6 Director Illinois Soybean Association talks harvest and success stories for soybeans. Terry Swails,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as nearly 200 ag-related groups urge congress to prevent a rail strike. Jim Martin Illinois farmer and Dist. 6 Director Illinois Soybean Association talks harvest and success stories for soybeans. Terry Swails, tswails.com on November warm weather, and then a big temp change for the weekend.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-7--51811184</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with ag trade predictions for 2023 from former Trade Ambassador Greg Doud. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the busy fall for issues and representing farmers.  Dan Brucker, McLean Co farmer, Wyffels customer, from the cab Friday afternoon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51811184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:04:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51811184/000800401.mp3" length="22033120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington with ag trade predictions for 2023 from former Trade Ambassador Greg Doud. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the busy fall for issues and representing farmers.  Dan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with ag trade predictions for 2023 from former Trade Ambassador Greg Doud. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the busy fall for issues and representing farmers.  Dan Brucker, McLean Co farmer, Wyffels customer, from the cab Friday afternoon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-4--51785143</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on a potential rail strike and the impact to the agriculture industry.<br />Senator Dick Durbin talks about his support for increased biofuel blends and the letter sent to the EPA. USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan talks about investments in broadband in the southern half of Illinois. Tim Abel, GROWMARK talks diesel inventories<br />Steve Bridge reports on the Ferrero Expansion in Bloomington. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51785143</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:33:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51785143/000800405.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on a potential rail strike and the impact to the agriculture industry.&#13;
Senator Dick Durbin talks about his support for increased biofuel blends and the letter sent to the EPA. USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on a potential rail strike and the impact to the agriculture industry.<br />Senator Dick Durbin talks about his support for increased biofuel blends and the letter sent to the EPA. USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan talks about investments in broadband in the southern half of Illinois. Tim Abel, GROWMARK talks diesel inventories<br />Steve Bridge reports on the Ferrero Expansion in Bloomington. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-4--51774686</link><description><![CDATA[IFB Vice President Duncan reviews the work of the Resolutions Committee at their November 2 meeting. Matt Kaye reports from Washington with details of the meat processing grants and loans announced by USDA Secretary Vilsack.  Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks harvest and extending the grazing season for cattle]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51774686</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:09:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51774686/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>IFB Vice President Duncan reviews the work of the Resolutions Committee at their November 2 meeting. Matt Kaye reports from Washington with details of the meat processing grants and loans announced by USDA Secretary Vilsack.  Travis Meteer U of I Beef...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[IFB Vice President Duncan reviews the work of the Resolutions Committee at their November 2 meeting. Matt Kaye reports from Washington with details of the meat processing grants and loans announced by USDA Secretary Vilsack.  Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks harvest and extending the grazing season for cattle]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-2--51763998</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with a focus on the challenges facing U.S. farmers this season. Tasha Bunting Illinois Farm Bureau/Illinois Milk Producers talks about Illinois dairy farms and opportunity for DBIA (Dairy Business Innovation Alliance) grants available this fall.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello reminds farmers of the Farm Family Resource Initiative & and the help line 833-Farm-SOS. Brad Koch, Golden Harvest agronomist, talks about conditions in West Central Illinois that impacted yield results for this year's crop and Dr. Michael Langemeier, give results for the September Purdue CME Ag Barometer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51763998</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:25:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51763998/000800403.mp3" length="22034371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington with a focus on the challenges facing U.S. farmers this season. Tasha Bunting Illinois Farm Bureau/Illinois Milk Producers talks about Illinois dairy farms and opportunity for DBIA (Dairy Business Innovation Alliance)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington with a focus on the challenges facing U.S. farmers this season. Tasha Bunting Illinois Farm Bureau/Illinois Milk Producers talks about Illinois dairy farms and opportunity for DBIA (Dairy Business Innovation Alliance) grants available this fall.<br />Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello reminds farmers of the Farm Family Resource Initiative & and the help line 833-Farm-SOS. Brad Koch, Golden Harvest agronomist, talks about conditions in West Central Illinois that impacted yield results for this year's crop and Dr. Michael Langemeier, give results for the September Purdue CME Ag Barometer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois November 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-november-1--51748456</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on Russia again endangering global food and fertilizer supplies. The ADM Wheat Mill in Mendota is offering northern Illinois farmers a market for wheat & Farm Week’s Dan Grant talks with ADM’s Commercial director Milling Joe Greene.  Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, on market instability and higher prices Monday. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51748456</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:24:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51748456/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports on Russia again endangering global food and fertilizer supplies. The ADM Wheat Mill in Mendota is offering northern Illinois farmers a market for wheat &amp; Farm Week’s Dan Grant talks with ADM’s Commercial director Milling Joe Greene....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports on Russia again endangering global food and fertilizer supplies. The ADM Wheat Mill in Mendota is offering northern Illinois farmers a market for wheat & Farm Week’s Dan Grant talks with ADM’s Commercial director Milling Joe Greene.  Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, on market instability and higher prices Monday. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 31</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-31--51737948</link><description><![CDATA[Jim Taylor talks with Gracie Murphy who was elected National FFA Eastern Region Vice President this weekend.  He also visits with members of the Cambridge FFA Chapter who received the Premier Chapter award in the Growing Leaders category.  DeLoss Jahnke covers news from Ukraine and talks with Cory Winstead, GM of FS Grain about grain shipments.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51737948</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:46:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51737948/000800401.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jim Taylor talks with Gracie Murphy who was elected National FFA Eastern Region Vice President this weekend.  He also visits with members of the Cambridge FFA Chapter who received the Premier Chapter award in the Growing Leaders category.  DeLoss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim Taylor talks with Gracie Murphy who was elected National FFA Eastern Region Vice President this weekend.  He also visits with members of the Cambridge FFA Chapter who received the Premier Chapter award in the Growing Leaders category.  DeLoss Jahnke covers news from Ukraine and talks with Cory Winstead, GM of FS Grain about grain shipments.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-28--51714408</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards covers legislative and regulatory issues with Rita Frazer.  We get an update on energy prices from GROWMARK's Scott Wilson and Steve Bridge reports on the 2022 Illinois School Report Card.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51714408</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:55:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51714408/000800405.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Gebhards covers legislative and regulatory issues with Rita Frazer.  We get an update on energy prices from GROWMARK's Scott Wilson and Steve Bridge reports on the 2022 Illinois School Report Card.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Gebhards covers legislative and regulatory issues with Rita Frazer.  We get an update on energy prices from GROWMARK's Scott Wilson and Steve Bridge reports on the 2022 Illinois School Report Card.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-27--51703510</link><description><![CDATA[Ivan Dozier State Conservationist announces his retirement at the end of the year and Rita Frazer visits with Jason Bunting Livingston County farmer from the field. 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Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-26--51693848</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai talks 301-trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports. Rita Frazer shares part two of an October Ukraine update with Gordie Siebring.  DeLoss Jahnke talks with Michael Bietman, Gateway FS, on basis levels with low river levels.  Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51693848</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:34:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51693848/000800403.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai talks 301-trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports. Rita Frazer shares part two of an October Ukraine update with Gordie Siebring.  DeLoss Jahnke talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai talks 301-trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports. Rita Frazer shares part two of an October Ukraine update with Gordie Siebring.  DeLoss Jahnke talks with Michael Bietman, Gateway FS, on basis levels with low river levels.  Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-25--51682144</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the midterm elections are just two-weeks away & the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is focused on possible impacts on their industry. <br />Rita talks with Gordie Siebring in Ukraine as the conflict continues there and mother nature has also made farming a huge challenge this fall. DeLoss covers USDA Crop numbers and Kent Casson reports from the field. Jim has the early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51682144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:03:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51682144/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the midterm elections are just two-weeks away &amp; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is focused on possible impacts on their industry. &#13;
Rita talks with Gordie Siebring in Ukraine as the conflict continues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the midterm elections are just two-weeks away & the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is focused on possible impacts on their industry. <br />Rita talks with Gordie Siebring in Ukraine as the conflict continues there and mother nature has also made farming a huge challenge this fall. DeLoss covers USDA Crop numbers and Kent Casson reports from the field. Jim has the early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-24--51669780</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as political pressure is growing for EPA to boost its Renewable Fuel Standard RFS targets, when the agency issues them next month for 2023 and beyond. 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Dave Lidy is a cattle farmer along with being a Dairy and Beef...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as political pressure is growing for EPA to boost its Renewable Fuel Standard RFS targets, when the agency issues them next month for 2023 and beyond. Dave Lidy is a cattle farmer along with being a Dairy and Beef Specialist with FS Total Livestock Services; he talks with RFD’s Rita Frazer about a Clinton County farm he and his son purchased a year ago where they are feeding cattle and making money.  DeLoss Jahnke talks with Dirk Rice, Champaign County farmer during a combine ride along.  Jim Taylor has the early markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-21--51644086</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about AFBF Farm Bill priorities and what direction IFB will take. Profit Watch Energy w/Joe Kilgus, GROWMARK about fall anhydrous application. President Guebert about transportation issues, low water, and railroad woes. Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51644086</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:02:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51644086/000800405.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about AFBF Farm Bill priorities and what direction IFB will take. Profit Watch Energy w/Joe Kilgus, GROWMARK about fall anhydrous application. President Guebert about transportation issues,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about AFBF Farm Bill priorities and what direction IFB will take. Profit Watch Energy w/Joe Kilgus, GROWMARK about fall anhydrous application. President Guebert about transportation issues, low water, and railroad woes. Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-20--51633115</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares a report from Washington DC and a Mid-Illinois pork producer talks with Rita Frazer about activities on the farm and celebrates pork month. Paul Rhode, Waterways Council, talks with DeLoss Jahnke on low river levels.  Jim Taylor has early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51633115</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:29:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51633115/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye shares a report from Washington DC and a Mid-Illinois pork producer talks with Rita Frazer about activities on the farm and celebrates pork month. Paul Rhode, Waterways Council, talks with DeLoss Jahnke on low river levels.  Jim Taylor has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye shares a report from Washington DC and a Mid-Illinois pork producer talks with Rita Frazer about activities on the farm and celebrates pork month. Paul Rhode, Waterways Council, talks with DeLoss Jahnke on low river levels.  Jim Taylor has early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-19--51620640</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington and Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks Prop 12 and Pork Month. FarmWeek's Dan Grant shares View from the Cab conversations with Chad Leman, Woodford County Farmer and Amanda Tate, Edgar CFB president.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51620640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:09:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51620640/000800403.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington and Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks Prop 12 and Pork Month. FarmWeek's Dan Grant shares View from the Cab conversations with Chad Leman, Woodford County Farmer and Amanda Tate, Edgar CFB...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington and Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks Prop 12 and Pork Month. FarmWeek's Dan Grant shares View from the Cab conversations with Chad Leman, Woodford County Farmer and Amanda Tate, Edgar CFB president.  Early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-18--51608438</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks a third option to test for WOTUS Waters of the U.S., Curt Zehr- Zehr Premium Pork Washington, IL shines the spotlight on October Pork Month.  DeLoss talks with Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist on why it is so cold.  Coverage of USDA Crop numbers and a report from Kent Casson.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51608438</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:09:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51608438/000800402.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks a third option to test for WOTUS Waters of the U.S., Curt Zehr- Zehr Premium Pork Washington, IL shines the spotlight on October Pork Month.  DeLoss talks with Brad...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks a third option to test for WOTUS Waters of the U.S., Curt Zehr- Zehr Premium Pork Washington, IL shines the spotlight on October Pork Month.  DeLoss talks with Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist on why it is so cold.  Coverage of USDA Crop numbers and a report from Kent Casson.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-17--51596748</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on funding challenges for the next farm bill and priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill from the AFBF. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about conservation planners to be hired in Illinois starting next year with funding from a partnership state and national money.  Harry Cooney from the field.  Cooney retired from Growmark almost two years ago and is in his second season working part-time on the farm, he says good help is still needed in farm country for spring and fall work. April Hemmes, United Soybean Board, domestic uses for another big soybean crop.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51596748</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:53:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51596748/000800401.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington on funding challenges for the next farm bill and priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill from the AFBF. 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April Hemmes, United Soybean Board, domestic uses for another big soybean crop.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-14--51574483</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards covers Prop 12 argument before the Supreme Court, Transportation woes and Atrazine comments filed. Peter Vitalliano, National Milk Producers Federation talks global demand for dairy products. Steve Bridge shares news on cybersecurity awareness month. Wrap up with early morning markets and weather.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51574483</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:07:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51574483/000800405.mp3" length="22032286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards covers Prop 12 argument before the Supreme Court, Transportation woes and Atrazine comments filed. Peter Vitalliano, National Milk Producers Federation talks global demand for dairy products. Steve Bridge shares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards covers Prop 12 argument before the Supreme Court, Transportation woes and Atrazine comments filed. Peter Vitalliano, National Milk Producers Federation talks global demand for dairy products. Steve Bridge shares news on cybersecurity awareness month. Wrap up with early morning markets and weather.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-13--51563913</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on oil and gas prices heading back up and the NOPEC rider proposed after OPEC cuts oil output. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on the IDOA & Conservation partnership projects announced this fall. NASS numbers and Chip Nelliger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. High heating bills expected this winter, according to EIA]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51563913</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:58:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51563913/000800404.mp3" length="22033537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington on oil and gas prices heading back up and the NOPEC rider proposed after OPEC cuts oil output. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on the IDOA &amp; Conservation partnership projects announced this fall. NASS numbers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Kaye reports from Washington on oil and gas prices heading back up and the NOPEC rider proposed after OPEC cuts oil output. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on the IDOA & Conservation partnership projects announced this fall. NASS numbers and Chip Nelliger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing. 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Illinois Farm Bureau’s Tasha Bunting talks about the impacts of the case for all of livestock. Travis Cushman, AFBF with more on the Prop 12 hearing. DeLoss cover Crop numbers and shares a harvest report from Kent Casson.<br />Gerry Beard, Beard Implement on supply issues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51552992</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:52:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51552992/000800403.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Supreme Court hearing arguments Tuesday in a case by the American Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers Council challenging the constitutionality of Prop 12-a California animal welfare law. 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DeLoss cover Crop numbers and shares a harvest report from Kent Casson.<br />Gerry Beard, Beard Implement on supply issues.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriculture,beef,commodity,corn,crops,dairy,family,farm,food,horticulture,illinois,issues,markets,news,policy,pork,poultry,production,soybean,weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a0487e90244f5612fb11c3c132db354.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFD Illinois October 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-illinois-october-11--51536726</link><description><![CDATA[USDA/NASS Mark Schleusener talks about the upcoming Census of Agriculture and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty talks about rising interest rates and what that means for the farm market. Coverage of river levels and the status of the labor agreement being voted on by railroad workers. Joe Camp Commstock Investments talks markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51536726</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:13:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51536726/000800402.mp3" length="22033954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Illinois Farm Bureau</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USDA/NASS Mark Schleusener talks about the upcoming Census of Agriculture and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty talks about rising interest rates and what that means for the farm market. Coverage of river levels and the status of the labor agreement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USDA/NASS Mark Schleusener talks about the upcoming Census of Agriculture and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty talks about rising interest rates and what that means for the farm market. 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